Coyote Pelts and Fur Question

[TheChad23]

So the last coyote I shot we skinned if and I'm going to try and tan it.  My question is where can you sell the raw pelts for cash?  It's a rumor but have to ask, I heard Indian Reservations buy them so is that true? And also does anyone else know where I can sell the pelts?  I heard Pacific Recycling has a fur recycling that you can sell them but I was going to ask you guys first because I've tried researching and can't find anything.  Anyone with any suggestions will help alot. Also, I live in the Othello area so anywhere close to that would be best.  Any place like Tri Cities or Yakima or even up to Spokane.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've heard there is a veterinarian in Davenport Wa. that buys the entire coyote. I've heard that for years but it's to far away from me to know for sure. Look him up in the phone book and call him.

[TheChad23]

Do you know the Veterinerian's Store or whatever you call the places they work at?

[Sumpnneedskillin]

I have heard but don't have personal experience that Moscow Hide and Fur buys.  You can email them or call them and ask

http://www.hideandfur.com/.

[WAcoyotehunter]

go up to Pateros and sell to George Brady.  They can be skinned or on carcass.

[TheChad23]

Sumpnneedskillin- Thanks for the information, I sent them an email and I will let you know if I get an email back.
WAcoyotehunter- Thanks for the information, Pateros is quite a distance away but I will keep this information in mind if I don't recieve anything closer.

[Emptyhanded]

I called Pacific Hide and Fur a few months ago and they said they buy on a limited basis. If it has a good coat the will pay 5-10 dollars for a fleshed, salted, and stretched hide.

[CAMPMEAT]

Do you know the Veterinerian's Store or whatever you call the places they work at?

No, just google : "veternerians in Davenport Wa" I bet there's only one or two.

[TheChad23]

Emptyhanded- Thanks. I might give them a call soon to see what they are asking for and is Pacific Hide and Fur located in Spokane?
CAMPHEAT- Thanks. I'll be doing some more research and let you guys know what I figure out.

Thanks for the feedback guys. More is welcome. No word on the Indian Reservation rumor?

[deereman]

If you enjoyed skinning a coyote, I might have a bunch more you can practice on the first part of February
I know the "vet" in Davenport, I believe I still have his number.  I believe he retired years ago.  He used to go partners with our club on all the 'yotes we would bring in from our annual derby in Warden.  The last couple of years the fur prices have been so bad that he was not interested anymore.  

[Emptyhanded]

Emptyhanded- Thanks. I might give them a call soon to see what they are asking for and is Pacific Hide and Fur located in Spokane?

Yup it's in spokane. It maybe easier to find under Pacific Recycling, either one will get you where you need to go.

[TheChad23]

deereman- Actually I didn't do the skinning, just doing the fleshing and tanning. Doesn't sound like that guy is going to be willing to buy pelts.
Emptyhanded- I'll give them a call but sounds like they aren't taking that much for coyotes.

I got emails back from George and Moscow Hide and Fur. George said $10-$20 depending on size, damage, quality etc. so I will have to get back to him on other things and Moscow H&F asked me where I was from.

I have a lot more research to do but I will keep updating.

[fair-chase]

Emptyhanded- Thanks. I might give them a call soon to see what they are asking for and is Pacific Hide and Fur located in Spokane?

Yup it's in spokane. It maybe easier to find under Pacific Recycling, either one will get you where you need to go.

There is also one in Kennewick if that is closer for you but I cannot remember if they still take furs or not. They changed their name from Pacific Hide and Fur to Pacific Steel Recycling in the late '90s. I cannot remember taking anything in to them for at least 15 years so you might want to give them a call. Their number is (509) 582-2134

[WAcoyotehunter]

shoot a bunch more and go see george

[700xcr]

Emptyhanded- Thanks. I might give them a call soon to see what they are asking for and is Pacific Hide and Fur located in Spokane?

Yup it's in spokane. It maybe easier to find under Pacific Recycling, either one will get you where you need to go.

There is also one in Kennewick if that is closer for you but I cannot remember if they still take furs or not. They changed their name from Pacific Hide and Fur to Pacific Steel Recycling in the late '90s. I cannot remember taking anything in to them for at least 15 years so you might want to give them a call. Their number is (509) 582-2134

They use to amny years ago. But they do not do it anymore. Used to take deer hides there and got a pair of leather gloves for the hide. but no more.

[TheChad23]

fair-chase & 700xcr- Thanks for the information guys. I think I'll give Pacific Hide & Fur a call to see what they are doing.
WAcoyotehunter- That's is what I'm thinking. I'll had to do more emailing and more research but if all else false that what I might be doing.

[Humptulips]

The only guy in WA I know that buys fur in the round or skinned but not stretched and dried ( called in the grease in the industry) is George Brady. When George says $10 to $20 remember that is for a really nice one. A coyote that is shot is not going to be nice.
Now if you want to put them up ( skinned, fleshed and dried) you have a few more options. There are 3 buyers in the state I can think of or you can ship to auction out of state or Canada plus there are buyers in ID and OR. Most fur buyers accept shipments and hold until a price is aproved of by the seller. George Brady is a receiving agent for Fur Harvesters Auctions. You might talk to him about what it takes to put them up so you can ship them. Nothing to it once they are skinned and fleshed.

Fur dealers generally do not buy salted hides so If you are not going to dry best to just freeze them.  

[TheChad23]

Humptulips- Thanks for that information. I found it to be a lot of work to skin, flesh, and dry them especially with my schedule. I think my best option is to sell them whole which doesn't sound like it's going to work best for me. I'll be looking around more and see how this coyote tanning turns out for me. Maybe I'll just keep them and maybe sell them once they are tanned.

[Humptulips]

Tanning a lot more work. You will still have to skin and flesh and the drying is hardly any work as opposed to tanning. Also if you tan in order to be really saleable they have to be perfect which is not the case going to the fur market. If I was going to tan I would still dry and ship to tannery. It is only about $30 to have one tanned. The work to do it yourself you will find is quite formidable if you want it done right.