That was several years ago and the raccoon hat is still in great shape. He wears it when he bow hunts for deer. I still laugh at that. Beaver trapping is a lot of work. So, make sure they have trapped other animals first.
Snares are also wonderful tools for catching animals.
Children understand them. All you need is good snares, support wire, and a re-bar stake. Set them on animal trails. On a good coon trail set 3 or 4. That way you can catch 2 or 3 coons a night when they come through.