CHAPTER XII 



RACCOON 



Raccoon is plentiful in the Southern States. They are found as 

 far north as Ontario and as far south as Florida, and a very large 

 number of them are trapped each year in Oregon, Washington, and 

 California, but practically none are found in the Rocky Mountain 

 region. 



RACCOON 



The raccoon skin is one of the most practical and serviceable furs, 

 and is used in the manufacture of coats for both men and women, 

 and in recent years has been in great vogue for trimming of sport 

 coats and other garments for hard outdoor usage. It is a splendid 

 wearing fur and very warm and comfortable. The best dark skins 

 are a beautiful rich color. For many years the finest raccoon came 

 from what is known as the New Madrid section of Missouri and 

 were trapped there in large quantities. But the reclaiming of these 



