Even though coon territories do overlap, when they encounter each other they may make threatening displays such as growling, and lowering their heads. They bare their teeth, flatten their ears and their fur stands up on their backs. Most of the time they both back off and go in different directions. They hunt with dogs that trail the raccoon and then tree it until the dog owner gets there with a gun and shoots it down. Many hunters claim they like the thrill of the chase, and they do not even shoot the 'coon, but save it to pursue it on another day.
Many people eat the raccoon meat which they say tastes like lamb.
Folk healers used the fat on sprains and bruises. Raccoon fat was also used to help soften leather. In the 1920s raccoon skin coats became very popular, as well as coonskin hats. I love to watch these mischievous creatures and I am an advocate for them. But, if you ever encounter one in the wild and it does not attempt to run away, or it approaches you, get away from it.