Raccoon
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Lewis mentioned the raccoon in his January 1806 descriptions of Pacific Northwest trapping methods, noting that “deadfalls and snares are employed in taking the wolf the raccoon and fox.” He also referenced raccoon skins in the context of Native clothing, where “two of those of the Raccoon or tiger catt forms the pattern of the robe.” The raccoon was a familiar animal to the expedition members from the eastern states.
Where it’s being seen today
10 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2009–2025. Most recent: 2025-12-31. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
Journal References
11 journal entries mention Raccoon