I caught a big male yesterday and right away noticed it had a different shade in it. Almost a red color to it. I compared to some of my other ones and looked quit a bit different. I'm don't know much on the fur aspect of things. Just sell them on the carcass. But is this common? I k ow time of year matters, but does age play a role as well?
Depends on the area, I have caught two in the last two years. They aren't worth anything especially on the carcass. I would skin it and tan it for yourself.
Posted By: AJE
Re: Red coyote - 01/24/20 08:44 AM
does age play a role as well?
'Not sure about age playing a role. That I have not heard.
Posted By: LDW
Re: Red coyote - 01/24/20 10:13 AM
I caught 1 ugly red this year, even had a red belly. It still brought $40.00, put up. I think it's more genetic, has little to do with age..
Posted By: MNCedar
Re: Red coyote - 01/24/20 10:20 PM
Red coyote fur is difficult to match in regards to creating a sales lot, which is why they see deductions in price.
Posted By: Linehand
Re: Red coyote - 01/24/20 10:35 PM
I am blessed with 3 to 5 a year and have been since I started trapping. This is the redest i have caught so far.
Posted By: Linehand
Re: Red coyote - 01/24/20 10:48 PM
Well i hope the picture shows this time, first time.
Posted By: Flipper 56
Re: Red coyote - 01/25/20 01:01 AM
Wow, looks like a red fox with a coyote head. Cool looking, I would like one like that on my wall.
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Red coyote - 01/25/20 01:39 AM
Posted By: Linehand
Re: Red coyote - 01/25/20 05:20 AM
I have to agree with yoteguts, they seem to be more each year. I think its in the genes around my area. I still love pulling up and seeing yellow eyes, red ,yellow, white, black fur, doesn't matter to me.
Posted By: coydog2
Re: Red coyote - 01/25/20 09:55 AM
I get them also, they are low grade fur, like stated can not match up and the fashion world dose not deal with them.They are worth something. There is different parts around me will have them mix in with the other color . Yes for how it looks is the genes in them.
Posted By: Joe krogman
Re: Red coyote - 01/25/20 08:09 PM
Caught 3 of those this year, not much fur value.
Posted By: rick olson
Re: Red coyote - 01/26/20 12:19 AM
There's a few around here,within 7 miles I know of two different trapper have trapped about 8 to 10 in the last 4 years,i told them keep killing them so they don't show up around here.Wishful thinking it's a matter of time before I get one,if it's nice enough i'll tan it.
Posted By: yoteguts
Re: Red coyote - 01/26/20 12:26 AM
That’s what I do with my off colors Rick. Catch those real dark pepper colored ones as well. Fur buyer didn’t like them either. Usually tan and give to my landowners when they want one.
Posted By: yukonal
Re: Red coyote - 01/27/20 09:10 PM
Caught a very large male this year. Awesome fur. He went on the wall.