Any of you guys do any trapping?

[Howler]

I did some when I was a kid and then about four years ago I got back into it. I do it to help out some neighbors. Almost all of it has been coyote. Anyone else?

[DaveS]

I used to do alot of trapping, but the liability issues caused me to stop. I mostly trapped Beaver, Mink and Muskrat. I loved it! Just something about wading a creek this time of year that makes ya shutter!

[ShaunM]

I used to but haven't in a long time. Would like to get back into it but the areas I hunt the owners have to many pets and I'm afraid of hurting one.

[Guest Appalachian]

Kinda crossed my mind to try some trapp'n, aint done any in years, but dont know if fur from the south will be a marketable item as compared to fur from a colder climate.

[ShaunM]

Kinda crossed my mind to try some trapp'n, aint done any in years, but dont know if fur from the south will be a marketable item as compared to fur from a colder climate.

Price of fur depends on what region or state you harvest the animal. Out west pelts are more valuable. Around here they aren't worth the time to tan.

[ShaunM]

I see people on these predator hunting forums selling coyote pelts that have been tanned for upwards of 100 bucks. I guess that would be the way to go if you got into trapping and wanting to make money off the pelts.

[Guest Appalachian]

I dont know but figured the pelts from a colder climate mite be thicker and sell better, they had a fur sale in Mt.Eaglea coupe years ago but dont think they've had one since, be nice to attend just to see what its all about.

[Sidewinder]

I used to do some trapping as a kid, but haven't done it in many years. Very little virgin territory, like it used to be back in the 50s. I wouldn't mind learning the ends and outs of coyote trapping though. My cousin and I caught a skunk in one of our traps, when we were kids. He tried to get it out... gently! Well, the trap swiveled under his foot, and the skunk shot him a full dose! Took lots of bathing for that country boy to smell like anything other than a skunk! So... ya'll be careful.

[roverboy]

I've done a little. Fur prices in this part of the country have been crappy for years. In the '70's prices were good and I can remember my grandpa getting $40-$50 for gray fox and as much as $25 for coons. Getting traps set somewhere where you don't trap somebodys stupid dogs is harder and harder. It is fun though.