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First catch of the year
« on: November 27, 2024, 08:40:10 PM »
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2024, 08:43:12 PM »
Well done!  :tup:
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2024, 08:59:08 PM »
Ooh! Pole cats!

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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2024, 09:38:42 PM »
 :tup: :tup:
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2024, 08:01:51 AM »
Nice work. Bruce. Congrats

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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2024, 01:40:36 PM »
Nice pair!

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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2024, 07:51:48 PM »
Curious if you prebait those guys? Will they climb a tree like a cat?

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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2024, 11:26:14 PM »
Curious if you prebait those guys? Will they climb a tree like a cat?
I put out baits and never set a trap until one shows up. Saves time as I might only check baits at 5 to 7 day intervals. Right now, I have 40 to 50 baits out and only 5 traps set.
Spotted skunks are good tree climbers. All my baits are in trees at near head height. Keeps the coyotes from stealing the baits. Bushy trees so the birds don't find them. I do use a run pole as I set the trap in the tree and it helps for positioning of the trap. They will never leave a bait as long as there is something to chew on.
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2024, 11:51:19 PM »
Not the best picture but the only one I could find
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2024, 08:35:49 PM »
Not that great at picture taking but A good day none the less. :IBCOOL:
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2024, 09:41:14 AM »
Do you sell those and what does one of those pelts bring, if so?
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2024, 04:50:32 PM »
Do you sell those and what does one of those pelts bring, if so?
Yes, I sell them all into the taxidermy market. I have some regular customers but when those orders are filled I sell on taxidermy.net. The price varies a little depending upon how a customer wants them preped. Those 5 are all sold, shipping frozen whole next week. $70/each.
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2024, 09:32:51 AM »
 :yike: That's awesome.
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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2024, 09:41:09 AM »
Do you sell those and what does one of those pelts bring, if so?
Yes, I sell them all into the taxidermy market. I have some regular customers but when those orders are filled I sell on taxidermy.net. The price varies a little depending upon how a customer wants them preped. Those 5 are all sold, shipping frozen whole next week. $70/each.

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Re: First catch of the year
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2024, 02:53:00 PM »
Nice looking skunks Bruce!!
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