The View From The Fenceline

​How a gap in the ivy launched Hwy2Raccoon

​For years, I walked past the same stretch of fence, always wondering why the ivy just wouldn’t grow in one specific spot. It was a small mystery, a minor imperfection I eventually stopped noticing.

​Then, one evening, the mystery solved itself.

​Through the shadows, I saw them: a line of masked bandits expertly navigating that exact gap. It wasn't a dead zone for plants; it was a high-traffic terminal. In that moment, something clicked. I realized that the wild world isn't just "out there"—it’s moving right through our backyards, using paths we’ve been trained to overlook.

​From then on, I stopped just looking. I started seeing.

​The Thrill of the Chase

​Once I trapped that first raccoon, I was hooked. I quickly realized that there isn’t a specific science to this. Every animal is different, every property is a puzzle, and the "rules" change the moment you think you’ve figured them out. It’s an ever-changing, always challenging line of work, and that’s exactly why I love it.

​After a few successful seasons, the drive for more grew. I wanted more locations, more species, and a deeper understanding of the wildlife sharing our space.

​Expanding the Mission

​Our first year in business was a whirlwind. We quickly found a passion for beaver trapping, managing water levels and protecting land from the heavy-hitting engineers of the animal world.

​As we grew, we began to specialize in the high-stakes calls:

​The Maternal Shift: We honed the delicate skill of running female raccoons and their young out of sheds, attics, and crawl spaces—ensuring the property was cleared effectively. 

​The Exclusion Experts: Into our second year, we expanded into squirrel exclusions, sealing up rooftops and outsmarting the most persistent climbers to keep private property secure.

​Why Hwy2Raccoon?

​At Hwy2Raccoon, we don't just set traps. We read the "highways" that wildlife use to enter your home and life. We’ve spent years training our eyes to see the trails, the rub marks, and the missing ivy that everyone else misses.

​Whether it’s a raccoon in the attic or a beaver in the creek, we bring a veteran’s eye and a trapper’s grit to every job.