MCgunner
Member
I realize it ain't fur season, but I've looked for fur buyers around and cannot find any. There was one in Hallettsville, but it closed up before I got here. Only reason I know this is because there was still a sign up on the location.
Back in about 1980, there was a year when coon pelts were going for 40 bucks for a good one. Now, I never ever expect those times again, but SOMEONE must be buying pelts SOMEwhere. I've heard of folks shipping 'em to Canadian buyers. Can anyone give me some incite on this?
I'm ate up with coons and have been thinning 'em out. I have gotten five in the last five days using one trap! If I could catch hogs with that frequency, I could feed Texas. The coons I'm just tossing to the vultures. Now, I have no problem with that, but I keep thinkin' of the good times in 1980. This fur season, I could make some money on these things if there were buyers. I know Texas still sells a fur license for 10 bucks, but who buy's 'em if there's no market? I know I won't get rich trapping coons, but I'm getting so many, and it'd be a welcome side income if it were possible. Heck, I'm retired and have more time than money, anyway.
Back in about 1980, there was a year when coon pelts were going for 40 bucks for a good one. Now, I never ever expect those times again, but SOMEONE must be buying pelts SOMEwhere. I've heard of folks shipping 'em to Canadian buyers. Can anyone give me some incite on this?
I'm ate up with coons and have been thinning 'em out. I have gotten five in the last five days using one trap! If I could catch hogs with that frequency, I could feed Texas. The coons I'm just tossing to the vultures. Now, I have no problem with that, but I keep thinkin' of the good times in 1980. This fur season, I could make some money on these things if there were buyers. I know Texas still sells a fur license for 10 bucks, but who buy's 'em if there's no market? I know I won't get rich trapping coons, but I'm getting so many, and it'd be a welcome side income if it were possible. Heck, I'm retired and have more time than money, anyway.