Trapping for fur
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10/04/18 10:34 AM
10/04/18 10:34 AM
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Priest River, Idaho USA
SundanceMtnMan
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Priest River, Idaho USA
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Is anyone,other then those in Alaska and Canada maybe, trapping for fur now?I do ADC work off and on all year but am thinking about putting out some coyote traps. Because of back problems I haven't trapped in a couple years and I am getting a little antsy. Coyotes and skunks are all that is open, classified as predators, that may be close to getting prime. I was just wondering when do you start?
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Re: Trapping for fur
[Re: SundanceMtnMan]
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10/04/18 10:40 AM
10/04/18 10:40 AM
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Maine
Jonnytrapper
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Maine
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I don't plan on starting until the middle of November. Except for western bobcats and coyotes there is little value in them and even less of they are not prime.
Last edited by Jonnytrapper; 10/04/18 10:41 AM.
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Re: Trapping for fur
[Re: SundanceMtnMan]
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10/04/18 11:19 AM
10/04/18 11:19 AM
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Armpit, ak
Dirt
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Armpit, ak
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Is anyone,other then those in Alaska and Canada maybe, trapping for fur now?I do ADC work off and on all year but am thinking about putting out some coyote traps. Because of back problems I haven't trapped in a couple years and I am getting a little antsy. Coyotes and skunks are all that is open, classified as predators, that may be close to getting prime. I was just wondering when do you start? Why would you think Alaskan seasons would be open before the fur is prime? Most still are not except the war on beaver and wolves. Slowly it is turning into the lower 48 where trapping opportunities are about fun not money; but not yet. Sorry we do have a war on coyote here in my area starting October 15.
Last edited by Dirt; 10/04/18 11:22 AM.
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Re: Trapping for fur
[Re: SundanceMtnMan]
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10/04/18 01:18 PM
10/04/18 01:18 PM
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Priest River, Idaho USA
SundanceMtnMan
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Priest River, Idaho USA
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Dirt. I was thinking Alaska and Canada may prime earlier due to the days getting shorter earlier. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Our fur seasons start Nov. 1 except for bobcat just sit wondering when everyone else started.
"They Say Nothing is Impossible,
But, I Do Nothing Every Day."
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Re: Trapping for fur
[Re: SundanceMtnMan]
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10/04/18 01:52 PM
10/04/18 01:52 PM
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Armpit, ak
Dirt
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I agree we probably trigger fur growth earlier, but different species and animals grow their winter coats at different rates. I wouldn't say all of the coyotes here are prime by Nov 10. Best guess would be 75% maybe less.
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Re: Trapping for fur
[Re: SundanceMtnMan]
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10/05/18 08:34 AM
10/05/18 08:34 AM
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Alabama
2ndjoborfun
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Alabama
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Lower Alabama here - Prime fur (if at all) is found late December to middle February. Just my opinion, if others in the area could chime in, I would "feel the love". Or just be educated.
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