Raccoons are solitary animals, except during mating season. They tend to hunt during the night and dine alone. They are also voracious feeders, especially during the spring and summer. They gorge themselves to store body fat for the winter, where they will spend most of their time in their den.

What time of day do raccoons eat?

Do raccoons feed during the day? Yes, they often do. They are usually active after dusk and during dark hours, but raccoons will feed during the daytime hours if they are awake and hungry, especially a nursing female raccoon will eat during the day time.

What time of night are raccoons most active?

Raccoon Behavior

Activity: Nocturnal in nature, raccoons are mostly active at nighttime. They are most active in spring, summer and fall, and will sleep in their dens for most of the winter. Reproduction: Reproduction begins in late winter. Females, or sows, usually give birth to 1-6 baby kits in April or May.