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Part of my agreement on a new property this season was that I could deer hunt providing I also trapped coons. The coons are causing damage to the nesting habits of an unnamed threatened species here in Ohio and they need help controlling them. Not a problem and a good exchange if you asked me.
The property itself is loaded with coons. Unortunately the price of coon fur is in the toilet and not really worth putting a knife to. Last i checked it was around $5 for XXL prime. I've tried to find someone that wants them but even seasoned fur trappers don't want to mess with them due to the work vs pay out. So unfortunately it looks like they'll enjoy a proper coon approved funeral in their second favorite home, a dumpster. They don't call them trash pandas for nothing.
Last week I ordered a dozen Wolf Creek Dog Proof traps that should be here tomorrow. When they come in I'll post up pics of any modifications I do to them before setting them in the field Friday. As season progresses I'll post pics of sets and catches.
So i guess stay tuned.
The property itself is loaded with coons. Unortunately the price of coon fur is in the toilet and not really worth putting a knife to. Last i checked it was around $5 for XXL prime. I've tried to find someone that wants them but even seasoned fur trappers don't want to mess with them due to the work vs pay out. So unfortunately it looks like they'll enjoy a proper coon approved funeral in their second favorite home, a dumpster. They don't call them trash pandas for nothing.
Last week I ordered a dozen Wolf Creek Dog Proof traps that should be here tomorrow. When they come in I'll post up pics of any modifications I do to them before setting them in the field Friday. As season progresses I'll post pics of sets and catches.
So i guess stay tuned.