Great year for fur

[sevennine]

I notice that the 2022 forecast doesn't bode well for eastern Coyote pelts and the valuation will likely reflect that. That makes it problematic for eastern hunters and trappers whether to bother skinning them out. It would cost more to prepare a hide and ship it than to pass on them altogether.

Definately not looking good. There's a few groups out here that manage to get anywhere from 100 to 200 coyotes during the winter. They run dogs and skidoos. It'll be interesting to see if they still get out. I'll only put in a set here and there when doing other trapping to stay sharp and learn new things.

[Muskyhunter]

There's Chinese buyers on Facebook predator pages trying to buy hides.

Not sure if it's a scam or what but he wants to meet me in Toronto and buy everything I got. Don't know if I should do this or keep my freezer full of hides I keep saying I'm going to toss them if they worthless lol

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I would be very careful selling your pelts to a random person off of the internet.

I believe royalties have to be paid to the province for the pelts and you might even need to get a permit to sell them yourself (Restricted Fur Dealers License). The buyer likely requires a permit as well. I would only deal with a legit dealer like FHA.

Just my opinion.

[Bushmoose]

Cant say the same for the trapper. It's far past the point of being economically viable, even as a hobby. You're going in the hole the minute your tires leave the driveway.

About the only reason my buddy still traps, is to keep his cabin. He has a few dollars and lots of time invested in it. He traps enough to satisfy the requirements, but otherwise the cabin is used as a place to stay while fishing and hunting.