Cougars stalk and kill their prey.Usually by biting the neck or throat.I have witnessed a cougar in western colorado kill a full grown mule deer doe.They usually start at the butt and eat their way into both hams,until they are full and then they cover their prey with leaves or grass and pee all over it to try to mask the scent and to mark it as theirs.In the case of a coon, i would guess that they would probably eat nearly all of it.

1) "I read an article in Seattle Weekly about Cougar bars in Seattle, maybe you could find a Cougar for your raccoon problem at the Brooklyn or the Metropolitan. Apparently, that's where they hang out." Source and further information: http://www.yelp.com/topic/seattle-raccoons ;-) 2) "Cougars rely on short bursts of speed to ambush their prey. A cougar may stalk an animal for an hour or more" "A cougar’s strength and powerful jaws allow it to take down and drag prey larger than itself." "Cougars are a stalk and wait predators and the majority of prey is killed by a sudden explosive burst of speed with the attack focused from the front shoulder forward, where the cougar can grasp the neck to break the neck or suffocate and kill." Source and further information: http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/cougars.htm 3) "The cougar's secretive habits and astounding predatory abilities - a cougar is capable of killing a 270 kg (600 lb) moose - have resulted in a wealth of misconceptions and irrational fears. Actually, most British Columbians live all their lives without a glimpse of a cougar, much less a confrontation with one. Conflict between cougars and humans is extremely rare. In the past 100 years, a total of five people have been killed by cougar attacks in B.C. (in comparison, bees kill upwards of three Canadians every year). All but one of these fatal cougar attacks occurred on Vancouver Island. During the same period, there were 29 non-fatal attacks in British Columbia - 20 of which occurred on Vancouver Island. The vast majority of these attacks were on children under the age of 16." "The cougar's primary prey is deer. It will also feed on wild sheep, elk, rabbits, beaver, raccoons, grouse, and occasionally livestock. Cougars are most active at dusk and dawn. However, they will roam and hunt at any time of the day or night and in all seasons. During late spring and summer, one to two-year old cougars become independent of their mothers. While attempting to find a home range, these young cougars may roam widely in search of unoccupied territory. This is when cougars are most likely to conflict with humans." "Cougars seem to be attracted to children, possibly because their high-pitched voices, small size, and erratic movements make it difficult for cougars to identify them as human and not prey." "Do not attract or feed wildlife, especially deer or raccoons. These are natural prey and may attract cougars." "Roaming pets are easy prey. Bring pets in at night. If they must be left out, confine them in a kennel with a secure top. Do not feed pets outside. This not only attracts young cougars but also many small animals, such as mice and raccoons, that cougars prey upon. Place domestic livestock in an enclosed shed or barn at night." "Never approach a cougar. Although cougars will normally avoid a confrontation, all cougars are unpredictable. Cougars feeding on a kill may be dangerous. Always give a cougar an avenue of escape. Stay calm. Talk to the cougar in a confident voice. Pick all children up off the ground immediately. Children frighten easily and their rapid movements may provoke an attack. Do not run. Try to back away from the cougar slowly. Sudden movement or flight may trigger an instinctive attack. Do not turn your back on the cougar. Face the cougar and remain upright. Do all you can to enlarge your image. Don't crouch down or try to hide. Pick up sticks or branches and wave them about." "Arm yourself with a large stick, throw rocks, speak loudly and firmly. Convince the cougar that you are a threat not prey. If a cougar attacks, fight back! Many people have survived cougar attacks by fighting back with anything, including rocks, sticks, bare fists, and fishing poles." Source and further information: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/cougsf.htm Further information: - "How does a cougar hunt and eat its prey?" http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081205165357AAkA3Jg