Ya Whoo! The old one is gonna tell me how to get $800 for my cats ...I've got me a pencil and paper; I'm ready ya ole Rascal 
Hey I'll b e happy with $100 Coyotes
Hey I'll b e happy with $100 Coyotes
MORE $$$ FOR YOU FUR!
Newt posed a good question below on which is the best way to skin a badger.
We know that how a pelt is "put up" will make a big difference in what the fur trade will pay. A well put up pelt will always bring more than one that is not properly fleshed and stretched.
NOW! Over the next few weeks, I will be posting some tips on how to make your fur bring even more!! To some of you, this will not be NEW but to some it will be. These tips can help you get twice or more for your furs than what the "fur market" will pay. I have used it for years and it has served me well.
For instance: if you have a coyote that will bring $20 on the fur market; you can make that coyote bring $50. A gray fox that brings $10 on the fur market can bring $25 or more.
I have decided after much thought that I will not be "buying" a lot of fur next year. I want to go back to my love for trapping and if possible, run me a nice little trapline next season and stick with that and buying the skulls and just a few furs. For me, life is to short (what of it I have left ) not to do what I really love. That is trapping. While I enjoy working furs, it has become a real drain on the old skull doctor. For that reason; I intend to share some of my "secrets" with those on this forum who have not tried "alternative" fur marketing.
STAY TUNED!!
We know that how a pelt is "put up" will make a big difference in what the fur trade will pay. A well put up pelt will always bring more than one that is not properly fleshed and stretched.
NOW! Over the next few weeks, I will be posting some tips on how to make your fur bring even more!! To some of you, this will not be NEW but to some it will be. These tips can help you get twice or more for your furs than what the "fur market" will pay. I have used it for years and it has served me well.
For instance: if you have a coyote that will bring $20 on the fur market; you can make that coyote bring $50. A gray fox that brings $10 on the fur market can bring $25 or more.
I have decided after much thought that I will not be "buying" a lot of fur next year. I want to go back to my love for trapping and if possible, run me a nice little trapline next season and stick with that and buying the skulls and just a few furs. For me, life is to short (what of it I have left
) not to do what I really love. That is trapping. While I enjoy working furs, it has become a real drain on the old skull doctor. For that reason; I intend to share some of my "secrets" with those on this forum who have not tried "alternative" fur marketing. STAY TUNED!!
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Yep i seen it a coming!
The long hours in the fur shed at the fleshing beam has softened up ol Joe and he is letting out the secrets of the ol trappers wisdom. Listen up young trappers (that means you too NEWT). But ol Newt doesnt hear too good anymore Huh! so we might have to get his attention. :-D
The long hours in the fur shed at the fleshing beam has softened up ol Joe and he is letting out the secrets of the ol trappers wisdom. Listen up young trappers (that means you too NEWT). But ol Newt doesnt hear too good anymore Huh! so we might have to get his attention.
:-D Does this mean I'm going to start getting $50 apiece for my mink??? :toast:Gosh Golly
Shucks your and oldy too ****, i was just telling a fella that i used to get $50 bucks straight thru on my buck mink and he looked at my like i was nuts. Oh well at least we know it was at one time , sniff, sniff
Shucks your and oldy too ****, i was just telling a fella that i used to get $50 bucks straight thru on my buck mink and he looked at my like i was nuts. Oh well at least we know it was at one time , sniff, sniff
I know, I know, I bent over ! My grand dad learned me to take off my elders and by gorsh you dang sure are my elder!!!!
I aint' complaining just learning 8) Sorta like the famous Oklahoma gaurantee...if it breaks you get both parts!
Gotta look at the bright side, next season with you in the field trappin there will be more for us to catch :-D :-D
! My grand dad learned me to take off my elders and by gorsh you dang sure are my elder!!!!I aint' complaining just learning 8) Sorta like the famous Oklahoma gaurantee...if it breaks you get both parts!
Gotta look at the bright side, next season with you in the field trappin there will be more for us to catch :-D :-D
Hmmm Wackys' got spring fever! Lucky hes' too Old!
Oh well cant blame Wacky just look at his name At any rate rub down rat and fox hides with greasy rag used to wipe down **** or mink hides . Gives a better look to skin side found over the years and talking to North American Fur Graders that is one of the pluses and if you have prime well handled pelt it is a plus and an added edge for top grading.
Oh well cant blame Wacky just look at his name
At any rate rub down rat and fox hides with greasy rag used to wipe down **** or mink hides . Gives a better look to skin side found over the years and talking to North American Fur Graders that is one of the pluses and if you have prime well handled pelt it is a plus and an added edge for top grading.1 - 10 of 10 Posts
