SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025 5:30 PM- 10:30 PM
LOCATION IS TBD (WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF CAMBRIDGE, MN)
TOTAL COST: $60 | DEPOSIT: $60 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
AGE: 10-17 YEARS OF AGE
PARENTS: NOT ATTENDING - PLEASE DROP OFF/PICK UP FOR THIS EVENT
Into the dark we go! Little Wilderness is excited to host our 2nd Annual Raccoon Hunt, a truly wild and educational experience for youth ready to explore the woods, learn about conservation, and build confidence through hands-on connection to nature. This event is designed for youth ages 10–17 and combines education, safety, and real-world outdoor skills in a supportive and unforgettable environment. We’ll start the evening with an informational session, where participants will:
Meet their guides and hunting dogs
Learn how dogs are trained to track and tree raccoons
Discuss safety protocols, equipment, and firearms (for future mentored hunts)
Explore what happens after the harvest — including skinning, tanning, hide prep, and the fur market
After our discussion, we’ll head out after dark for a guided raccoon hunt using trained dogs. While youth will not be handling firearms or harvesting raccoons during this event, this experience is a prerequisite for those interested in attending a future optional mentored hunt, where they may harvest their own raccoon.
Following the hunt, we’ll dive into fur processing and talk about:
Skinning & tanning
Selling to fur buyers
What to do with finished hides (crafts, taxidermy, etc.)
Why This Trip Matters
At Little Wilderness, our mission is to help young people build a lifelong relationship with the outdoors by fostering confidence, self-reliance, curiosity, and respect for wild places.
This raccoon hunt is not about the trophy, it’s about learning where our food and other animal resources come from, understanding our role in wildlife conservation, and developing skills that most modern kids never get the chance to explore. We believe that by meeting the dogs, talking with experienced mentors, walking through the woods at night, and learning the full circle of a harvest, kids gain far more than knowledge, they gain purpose, presence, and connection to something greater than themselves.
Important Notes:
Dress warmly in layers and wear sturdy, waterproof footwear
Expect muddy, uneven terrain
Firearms will be present and used by mentors only. No youth will be shooting during this event
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be sure you use a valid working email to register for this trip so we may contact you with any additional information. If you have any please send an email to: angie.littlewilderness@gmail.com Please read carefully: by registering for any Little Wilderness trip you are under the full understanding that your deposit is non-refundable.