What should you do with a raccoon's interest in your food at camp?

Store food securely and keep camp clean.

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  1. Feed it a little to distract it
  2. Leave food out so it stays calm
  3. Store food securely and keep camp clean ✔

Why: Keeping food stored securely and camp clean removes the smells and easy meals that draw raccoons in.

Huh, didn't know that: Keeping food stored securely and camp clean removes the smells and easy meals that draw raccoons in.

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Raccoons are bandits, so lock up your snacks!
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Answer: Store food securely and keep camp clean. Keeping food stored securely and camp clean removes the smells and easy meals that draw raccoons in.

  1. Scouting America: Wilderness Survival www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wilderness-survival
    Explain how to protect yourself from bears and raccoons.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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