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Originally posted by 2B4Him View PostI know nothing about trapping, but I've often wondered if it is ever a money-making proposition, or is it primarily something people enjoy doing as more of a hobby? I've seen other threads about prices for bobcat furs, coyote, beaver, etc., and when I think about the amount of time to scout areas, prep. and bait traps, check traps, skin animals, . . . (without even dealing with the costs of traps, etc.), it seems like a pretty hard way to earn a buck.
Some of our hides bring enough cash to make it worth while though. We can make a few hundred bucks trapping bobcats and coyotes up here. Good heavy bobcats bring hundreds each and nice prime coyotes taken early season can bring up to $75.
Prices are way down, but for some you can make money. It is time consuming and we have our trap costs spread out over a few years.
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This will give you an idea on prices..
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxfA5JUFm_4&t=241s"]2021-2022 Fur Market Outlook/Forecast - YouTube[/ame]Last edited by PondPopper; 11-23-2021, 08:40 AM.
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On second thought, why not just feed them better food? Dont try to put coon guards on feeders. Barriers dont work . They are just coming to your feeder for a better life. If you catch any, please give them good medical care and a nice place to live. You can release them anywhere they want to live as long as you dont separate a kitten from its mother. Before, they walk away, make them promise to show up in court next year.
Buy more corn
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Originally posted by Trevor73402 View PostJust let them eat and do their thing. I don’t understand the hate towards coons that everyone here has. I love to sit and watch them when I’m in the stand. Not one single time in 25+ years have they ever tore up/chewed on my feeders.
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Originally posted by okrattler View PostRaccoons ain't even worth foolin with no more. I remember when a big heavy boar coon would bring $35 probably 10 or 15 years ago. Now you'd be lucky to get $5 out of one and up here the fur gets pretty decent.
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