I have about 60 dirt hole out but no traps till about the 25 of oct , lots of sign and with these cold nights its hard not to set !!, good luck guys

First night catch, small and week fur. Let it go and pulling sets for couple weeks.

Nice looking pup 2x, you'll get him again when the time is right. Barnes will be happy to pay you more for a heavier furred coyote.

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Did I mention that was a disco dirt hole set. Worked awesome. 2 thumbs up Seldom

Super! I'm at a time of my life that I very much enjoy passing along something that is a value to me and will prove itself by being a value to other trappers.

Boco, Give up on that idea! The season is open, they MUST BE PRIME! Most trappers have no idea that early season flatter coyotes will be worth a lot less this year, meaning less than half of last year. For the raw fur market of course. Time would be better spent preparing for a month from today. Even if there is frost or snow on the ground.

The problem I see is that everyone just assumes the only market for trapped goods is the raw fur market. I do sell to the fur market but also to a couple of taxidermist that pay way better on most stuff than raw fur would. Trappers need to think outside the box they are in and they could make a little more money for their efforts. Without both markets I would not be able to afford trapping. I have learned a lot here on Trapped Man and respect BOCOs opinion. Just because season is open doesn't make fur ready, it just makes it legal to take and market however one chooses. Don't take this wrong, I am just responding to what you said in a polite manor. Thank you for listening to my response.

If you scroll down a couple posts from the one in the quote you will see that I specified raw fur market.
No problem catching early or even late fur as long as you have someplace to move it for good returns.
Currently the raw fur market is not the place for that fur.
I know the op did not specify where he was selling it,but I just commented in case some trappers may think they will get a return for their effort on the raw fur market from early fur.

I appreciate all you posts BOCO. I get a lot of information and inspiration here on Tman. Much from you. I am not a seasoned trapper, just an older guy trying to study and hone my skills at something that is becoming a lost art. You sir are an inspiration. There are many others here that are also. Thanks to them all also.

Thanks a bunch Stike 2x Glad to contribute whenever I can.
I also learn a lot here on T-man from a lot of members.
Great group here from all corners of N America.

That would get me kicked of most ranches here!

To early for me, they usually seem ok around the first week of November here. It has been pretty warm the past few weeks, horses are just starting to put on winter hair seems like they are running a few weeks behind. I'll wait.

State land. Nobody to kick me off.

Most guys lose money trapping anyhow. It doesn't matter if it's early fur or late fur.

Might as well enjoy it when they choose.