That 82% sold on bobcats is misleading, in my opinion. Sale averages are for sundry owner, section 1 goods. That means dealer lots are not included.

I think there are a lot of over priced nice western bobcats that are looking to spend the summer and longer in North Bay. But that is just my opinion.

Probably be a lot less 110’s and 1.5’s sitting around in peoples sheds next fall! I know I’ll be busting em out if things seem to hold, probably some even if things dampen a bit. Happy trapping! ScottW

$4/rats and $40/mink do not excite me. I use $80/day in gas running the line, so 2 mink or 20 rats just for gas.

Sold 3 South Georgia cats for 200.00 a piece, thought that was pretty good.

But the same disclaimer was posted on the March sale, and those were all dealer lots.

Could always stay home and work on your math

That same disclaimer is posted on every sale report. I am just expressing my opinion.

My opinion remains the same - there is no way that 82% of the bobcats sold overall. There was lots of market resistance on those very nice western bobcats. Price got pushed too high in the country. Many furriers that use bobcat fur will figure out what to do with bobcats from other sections. Most, not all but most, will not invest $30,000.00 (or more) in raw pelts for one garment.

End of statement. Do with it what you want.

If I was one of the guys with cats headed to North Bay in time for the March sale but they were held until the June sale, I'd be upset....

Good one Jag! LOL

I sold eight bobcats for $400 each. More than I've ever got for a bobcat. Was about to whine because they sold for less than the $500 valuation ....but I don't want Boco to catch me whining....

It probably shouldn’t, but $40 mink absolutely excites me compared to $20 beaver! lol. I ay easier to carry and handle! If I had the spare time I could probably trap outa my car and catch 5-7 mink per 3 day check with little effort plus supplemental rats (which would likely cover gas each day). Plus I just really enjoy catching those little buggers and putting them up.

If the weather cooperates and the water levels are anywheres close to normal I plan to run a 110 in every little culvert going under the road on the way to work next fall! Happy trapping! ScottW

Math says 1400 +/- cats no saled, that's 175ish lots so I think it's close. Most of the resistance looked to be more on the semi's. I had 1 no sale that was not a fancy cat, just over valued.

Quit that whining and look at the bright side BP.
If you were a Canadian that would be over 500 each.

Well, now that you put it that way I'm so much happier.

Actually way happier than a few months back at the ITA sale. These same cats had $150 minimums and didn't sell. FHA agent received them right after the sale in Glenn's Ferry and up to North Bay they went where they averaged $276.50 (20 of them).

....this might be to your advantage it will sell in march in the "DEALERS ONLY BOBCAT SALE ". I think with the high end and the better semi AB not selling on this sale we will have another dealers only sale at there next sale.... march dealer lots bobcat averages where way higher than june average

I'm with ya Scott. Doesn't matter what I hear between now and late November, I will be ready, willing and hopefully able to run a respectable mink line.

I will find out next week and post the true story on the bobcat sale. You can thank me then.

You have inside contacts at FH?? Or are you buddy buddy with George? Either way, your information will be suspect, iMO.!!!