Wildlife and birds

When Do Raccoons Have Babies on Long Island?

Short answer

Raccoons have their babies in April and May, in litters of one to seven.

Reviewed by William "Willy" Vizcarrondo, 35+ years in the field. Updated October 12, 2026.

From den to independence

Female raccoons look for den sites in late winter. The young open their eyes at about three weeks, nurse for about six weeks and follow their mother until September or early October.

That is why an attic opening should never be sealed in spring until you have checked for young.

Raccoons There's a raccoon in my attic. What do I do?

Sources

NYSDEC, Raccoon

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