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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6953462
08/04/20 01:37 AM
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I've seen tanned NZ possum hides, I would say they go a shade bigger than ours on average but close to the same size. Ours probably average smaller house cat sized.

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6953464
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Is the plucking of fur for commercial use fairly new? Are some of the animals pelted like we pelt fur bearers here in the US?

I remember quite a few years ago seeing NZ possum pelts at a Hudson Bay (NAFA) Sale. The pelts were open (split up the belly), had the tails attached and were missing the front part of the head. I don’t remember what the price was.

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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: wissmiss] #6954083
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Originally Posted by wissmiss
Is the plucking of fur for commercial use fairly new? Are some of the animals pelted like we pelt fur bearers here in the US?

I remember quite a few years ago seeing NZ possum pelts at a Hudson Bay (NAFA) Sale. The pelts were open (split up the belly), had the tails attached and were missing the front part of the head. I don’t remember what the price was.

Thanks


Wouldn't say its new, its probably more efficient/economical than pelting. There is definitely still a market for pelts but the majority would be plucked fur.

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6957633
08/07/20 09:57 PM
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Hello guys n gals

Ran the traps again last night and checked them this morning with my younger brother.
Got another 2 possums, both had joeys.

Some pics below...

Cheers

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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6957741
08/07/20 11:47 PM
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I think when he mentions plucking he actually means skinning. Just a different terminology then ours.


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: The Beav] #6957789
08/08/20 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by The Beav
I think when he mentions plucking he actually means skinning. Just a different terminology then ours.


G'day The Beav,

There is a difference between skinning and plucking...the video below may help explain it better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkclfYhei7k&has_verified=1


Cheers

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958055
08/08/20 11:16 AM
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Hey Beav, looks like pluck still means pluck in NZ!


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958061
08/08/20 11:28 AM
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I can't get Into those U tube sites. So I'll take your word for It.


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958125
08/08/20 01:57 PM
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Many years ago, I sent some snares to a New Zealand trapper after seeing the kind of material he was working with.
In return, I received some tanned pelts of those Bushy tailed 'possums.

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958270
08/08/20 04:45 PM
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Wow I was surprised to see how easily the fur was plucked.


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958332
08/08/20 06:17 PM
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about how many possums per kilo of fur?


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958367
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Looks like Kansas City to Auckland is about 2300 U.S. round trip. At 60 bucks U.S. per kilo for possum fur might take a lot of possums. I didn't add in baggage cost of a 100 duke 1 1/2's. Might be hard to talk my wife into thinking its a good plan. Still havn't sold most of my fur from last year. It is all at furharvesters. She gets grouchy when trapping costs instead of earns. Wonder if I can get a new passport without her finding out? Are those things tasty or do I need to budget in food? Can you camp about anywhere you want?


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: danny clifton] #6958414
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
Looks like Kansas City to Auckland is about 2300 U.S. round trip. At 60 bucks U.S. per kilo for possum fur might take a lot of possums. I didn't add in baggage cost of a 100 duke 1 1/2's. Might be hard to talk my wife into thinking its a good plan. Still havn't sold most of my fur from last year. It is all at furharvesters. She gets grouchy when trapping costs instead of earns. Wonder if I can get a new passport without her finding out? Are those things tasty or do I need to budget in food? Can you camp about anywhere you want?


I don’t think I could afford to fly, I guess I’d have to drive it. I’ll go with you if you Want to split gas and we can take your truck...


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: danny clifton] #6958433
08/08/20 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
about how many possums per kilo of fur?


Winter time 12-15 per kilo
Summer 18+

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6958638
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Going there in the winter would be nice. Could miss all this miserably hot Kansas summer weather. Would need to keep it a secret from my neighbors though. They would think I had gone crazy if i traveled 6000 miles to trap 4 dollar possums. Doesn't matter that our possums are bringing a quarter if you get a little kid to sell them for you so the fur buyer will take them. They just don't understand trapper finance. I wonder if we could ship Virginia Opossum pelts to your buyers and get paid more? Maybe could just tip them off there are some real bargains to be had in possum pelts at North Bay?


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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6959110
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Another 4 possums yesterday grin

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Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: danny clifton] #6959116
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
Looks like Kansas City to Auckland is about 2300 U.S. round trip. At 60 bucks U.S. per kilo for possum fur might take a lot of possums. I didn't add in baggage cost of a 100 duke 1 1/2's. Might be hard to talk my wife into thinking its a good plan. Still havn't sold most of my fur from last year. It is all at furharvesters. She gets grouchy when trapping costs instead of earns. Wonder if I can get a new passport without her finding out? Are those things tasty or do I need to budget in food? Can you camp about anywhere you want?



Look forward to seeing you Danny haha! No need to budget in food, always plenty of deer, pigs and possums. Yes you can get a permit from DOC (Department of Conservation) for camping up in the bush...

Can certainly tip the fur buyers off about the North Bay possum pelt bargains laugh laugh

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6959173
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Looks like your enjoying yourself. This time of year in KS I fish at night but in the day time I try to stay air conditioned.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: danny clifton] #6959257
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Originally Posted by danny clifton
Looks like your enjoying yourself. This time of year in KS I fish at night but in the day time I try to stay air conditioned.


Always enjoyable in the forest!

What species of fish do you target?

Re: Kia Ora from New Zealand [Re: NZ Trapper] #6959292
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My favorite is flathead catfish. They are a catfish but a predator. Won 't eat decayed or tainted stuff. Belly meat and the meat behind their eyes is the best tasting fish I ever ate.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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