[ozzgood2001]

setting out some traps tomorrow hopefully get some beavers them maybe some **** any info on local buyers or going rates would be greatly appreciated!

 

[WAUB-MUKWA]

I got this from the Trapper and Predator Caller mag.
beaver;$14-16,prime $20
rat's;$2-2.50,tops $3
mink;bucks$12-14,females$8-10
red fox;heavy xl $22-26,prime$30+
****;$12-14,tops$16-18
yotes;$18-22 size a factor.bobcats;$55-65
otter;$75-85
weasel;$5-6
peppie-la-pews;$7-8

Remeber prime can be anytime now, it doesn't neccasarily (sp) mean later in the winter
Tom Wilis from mesick is coming down to mid-michigan. call for locations

 

[lowslow]

there is a buyer just north of jackson near munith, called ( stephens furs) tel 517 596 2738, i sold a few coyotes about a month ago there, about 15.00 was average, they have to be at least skinned, hope this helps. jack

 

[DanMichTrapper]

Here are the results from the Kalamazoo sale this past weekend ....


SPECIES TOTAL SOLD AVERAGE BID LOW BID HIGH BID
RATS 1,177 2.85 .10 3.90
MALE MINK 39 12.62 8.00 15.00
FEMALE MINK 15 7.73 2.50 9.00
RED FOX 58 24.20 12.00 27.50
GREY FOX 38 17.61 11.00 23.50
COYOTE 44 21.89 1.00 29.00
OPPOSSUM 73 2.22 .50 3.50
**** 509 10.06 .50 17.50
SKUNK 16 6.47 2.50 10.00
BEAVER 0 0 0 0
OTTER 0 0 0 0
DEER HIDES 3 2.50 2.50 2.50
WEASEL 1 1.00 1.00 1.00
BADGER 0 0 0 0
GREEN **** 256 8.34 .10 14.00
SQUIRRELS 9 .25 .25 .25