Gas money

[wolftrapper]

These five sold at the June NAFA auction.  The smaller pelt, on the left, sold for $58.00.  The other four xl-lge, brought an average of $116.50.  Two of the large pelts graded as "heavies", and two as "semi-heavies"  with almost no difference in price.

The best prices I have seen in years, and I am looking forward to strong prices next season.

[boneaddict]

Awesome!

[Cougartail]

These five sold at the June NAFA auction.  The smaller pelt, on the left, sold for $58.00.  The other four xl-lge, brought an average of $116.50.  Two of the large pelts graded as "heavies", and two as "semi-heavies"  with almost no difference in price.

The best prices I have seen in years, and I am looking forward to strong prices next season.

What month were they shot in? Nice looking fur!

[wolftrapper]

Mid December to mid January....prime!

[lord grizzly]

what process do you use to dry them? i shoot a lot of coyotes but i never do anything with them. ive stretched and dried a few with borax just to have some hanging around the shop but those kind of prices could be worth the effort.

[linxx77]

Wow, those are great prices. I need to learn this trade 

[Cougartail]

Regardless how long you've been hunting them you'll continue learning. School is never out when it comes to coyote hunting.

[wolftrapper]

what process do you use to dry them? i shoot a lot of coyotes but i never do anything with them. ive stretched and dried a few with borax just to have some hanging around the shop but those kind of prices could be worth the effort.

Just skin and flesh (scrape off all fat and muscle), then dry on a stretcher.  I make my own boards from pine, according to NAFA specs, and their website also has information on fur handling.  No need for Borax, or salt.  There are many videos online, describing how to do all of this.  I have been doing it for over sixty years, so I've had some practice.

[pianoman9701]

I assume you trap them instead of shooting because the holes don't do well for the value. Can you comment on that and how you put them down, please? Thanks. That's some nice fur there. 

[wolftrapper]

I assume you trap them instead of shooting because the holes don't do well for the value. Can you comment on that and how you put them down, please? Thanks. That's some nice fur there. 

Actually, every one was shot, and a couple had pretty big holes.  If you sew them up, and clean all of the blood out, it usually makes little difference in price, depending on where the hole is.  When I get a pelt graded as "damaged"  it is seldom from a bullet hole, but from other causes, such as lice, or health issues with the animal.  In fact, I am sometimes amazed at the size of hole that you can sew up, and not get docked for it.  One of these coyotes had about a six inch tear in the neck, but this isn't a vital area for the fur trade, and made no difference, but I sewed it up and cleaned it thoroughly.

[C-Money]

Dang thats awesome. Very good prices. My Uncle is only getting $30-50 Pennsylvania coyotes...Fox is in the same ball park...

[JakeLand]

Great put up ! The one on the right of the red is a nice one !

[pianoman9701]

I assume you trap them instead of shooting because the holes don't do well for the value. Can you comment on that and how you put them down, please? Thanks. That's some nice fur there. 

Actually, every one was shot, and a couple had pretty big holes.  If you sew them up, and clean all of the blood out, it usually makes little difference in price, depending on where the hole is.  When I get a pelt graded as "damaged"  it is seldom from a bullet hole, but from other causes, such as lice, or health issues with the animal.  In fact, I am sometimes amazed at the size of hole that you can sew up, and not get docked for it.  One of these coyotes had about a six inch tear in the neck, but this isn't a vital area for the fur trade, and made no difference, but I sewed it up and cleaned it thoroughly.

Wow. Thanks for the info.

[Cab]

I assume you trap them instead of shooting because the holes don't do well for the value. Can you comment on that and how you put them down, please? Thanks. That's some nice fur there. 

Actually, every one was shot, and a couple had pretty big holes.  If you sew them up, and clean all of the blood out, it usually makes little difference in price, depending on where the hole is.  When I get a pelt graded as "damaged"  it is seldom from a bullet hole, but from other causes, such as lice, or health issues with the animal.  In fact, I am sometimes amazed at the size of hole that you can sew up, and not get docked for it.  One of these coyotes had about a six inch tear in the neck, but this isn't a vital area for the fur trade, and made no difference, but I sewed it up and cleaned it thoroughly.

Wow. Thanks for the info.

Great info, I have heard prices were poor for so long that I never made the effort.....but you got my attention now. Great post!

[coyotehunter]

Nice Job! Glad to see others coyote hunters putting up skins and getting some gas money out of them. Good looking skins you did a great job putting them up and sewing holes! What caliber are you shooting them with?

[wolftrapper]

Nice Job! Glad to see others coyote hunters putting up skins and getting some gas money out of them. Good looking skins you did a great job putting them up and sewing holes! What caliber are you shooting them with?

Thanks!

 I use a .222 Remington model 70 Winchester. Leupold 3x9 'scope, Harris bi-pod.  I like a fifty grain soft point.

[coyotehunter]

Nice Job! Glad to see others coyote hunters putting up skins and getting some gas money out of them. Good looking skins you did a great job putting them up and sewing holes! What caliber are you shooting them with?

Thanks!

 I use a .222 Remington model 70 Winchester. Leupold 3x9 'scope, Harris bi-pod.  I like a fifty grain soft point.

The Triple Deuce! Awesome round! Nice job!

[Thermal Predator Control]

How did you put your fur up to sell at Nafa auction? Can you tell me the process you went through?   Please PM me thx bro

[Humptulips]

North American Wild Fur Shippers Council is the representative for trappers and hunters at NAFA. An instructional video they put out.

[Thermal Predator Control]

Thx

[Threewolves]

Mid December to mid January....prime!

[fast1]

Good job buddy! You ended up with some nice dogs this year. Can't wait for our next outing to put some fur on the stretcher.

[ThurstonCokid]

Nice looking fur! Thanks for sharing


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[Hicks Creek Fur]

It's nice to see more people "putting-up" fur. especially with the current coyote market. I will be hosting another fur handling seminar this year, if anyone is interested. This will be the 4th year and it is geared towards the predator hunter.

I haven't scheduled the class yet but I will post it in my "Sponsor Classifieds" thread when I settle on a date. The class is held in West Richland and usually mid to late November.

Class will cover industry standards, equipment and the process to skin, wash, flesh, sew & board for the fur market. There is no fee for the class and I usually have plenty of Bobcats, Coyotes & Fox available for the hands on part.

Doug