Not to be too much of a smart ass... but getting shot hurts. All animals can and will make noise in certain situations. I have heard pain/distress noises from mice to moose. The usual advice is certain to follow.... make the first one count and those horrible sounds will be minimized.
A terrified, distressed animal suffering pain screamed.
Your friend needs to become competent, if he is going to kill things humanely.
I cannot conceive of why you started this thread.
My friend hit a shot right in the vitals, it lasted 15 seconds. I did not mean to promote killing things/suffering. I think it is a valid question.
What caliber of firearm was used?
Wouldn't you scream if someone shot you?
I understand what you're saying, it was just a really disturbing wailing sound so I wanted to know if it was sort of common for the coons to scream like that.
Pretty sure he used 22 magnum[/QUOTE
Edit: I was hunting with two other buddies in Moose Jaw.
We were small game/upland hunting the other guys had shotguns myself with the only 22 long rifle.
One of them discovered a large racoon asleep and he desired the pelt but he had only 3 1/2 inch 12 gauge shells so he asked me to dispatch it for him.
The first two Winchester Super X hollow points from a distance of three feet were a tad bit offline and only wounded it. I stood directly over it and a carefully centered Stinger finally broke its neck. This the third shot mere inches from its neck. Demised forthwith. He weighed 33 pounds.
Racoons can be tenacious.
I understand what you're saying, it was just a really disturbing wailing sound so I wanted to know if it was sort of common for the coons to scream like that.
Ever hear of the death wail from a Black Bear ?
Now, that is a haunting sound.
Rob