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Question how do you start a meat market? #1551751
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I'm wondering how a person could get this started? Would you advertise on craigslist? How do you build customers? Any input?


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ] #1551770
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I just ran an ad in our local "Little Paper" offering to remove nuisance animals from people's property for free. 2 weeks cost 10 bucks and it worked..Cant see why it wouldn't work for selling meat.

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ] #1551771
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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1551777
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What would a person get here in the midwest for a cleaned fresh frozen coon carcass?

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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1551788
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I don't know, but some states might require a special license and inspection. I know I can't sell rabbit meat, I can only sell live rabbits. When I used to sell rabbits I sold the live rabbit, then offered to butcher it for free.

It cost me $1,250.00 to sell fish off my boat, a 250.00 license and a $1000.00 bond. That was to sell a whole fish oor raw crab. Add another 1000.00 to sell fish by the pound, fillets, or steaks or cooked crab. So I doubt you could sell coon or beaver in Oregon, at least I've never heard of anybody doing it! (legally ;))


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1551793
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I like this topic, I think if you were to put an add in all the area newspapers and run it for the next month especially this month right before rifle season and start to get a few customers is the first thing! Then when they get there I would try to have some samples of each product you are going to offer for them in the fridge so that you can give them an idea of what product they are going to receive. From there if you have a good product and keep your locker up to code, word of mouth will get your locker going strong and make it work. But before i would try anything make sure that you have an inspector come in and be sure that everything is up to speed on the inspection side that way you dont get shut down before you really get started.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ] #1551823
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E coli isn't a problem?


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Ole Hawkeye] #1551872
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I tried doing this back when I lived in Columbia. I put an add on craigslist (which was taken down). I put an add in our local paper and had some luck. Problem is folks call you and want one or two coons. You'll lose your shirt delivering them all. I recommend trying to find a guy that will buy them all. Back in Missouri I had a guy that would pay me $2 a carcass, no matter the size. He came to me and wanted at least 100.

If I were to try to establish a market, I'd try to be in the same spot once a week and have everyone come to me. Say, in a parking lot from 10-2:00pm every Sunday. Let your clientele come to you.

I had a buddy that sold some carcasses just by driving through a neighborhood and asking. PM me if you'd like to hear a funny story about which neighborhoods he chose.


Originally Posted by Ole Hawkeye
Pat, as usual, you are right....

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: thrstyunderwater] #1551882
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It's legal to sell coon for meat in Tennessee or so I was told anyway.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: PappyD] #1551900
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Hey Hawk..... Can I "trade" you for some crab. LOL bartering is still legal right.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Paula] #1551904
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Are you talking about a butcher shop?

I would think the FDA would be heavily involved with any upstart meat markets. I'd check on the licensing and e\stablishment requirements first. Unless you are going to go all-out, might be cost-prohibitive-

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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: PappyD] #1551911
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Hey thirsty, thats good advise maybe a stop in a parkinglot would work. Of course advertise in the paper or have some sort of flyer hanging up might work.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1551919
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michael, I'm talking about finding somone to buy fresh coon.

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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1551932
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lol ahh, find out if it is legal in your state and if not, if you can ship them out of state.

You are probably going to have to build up a trust with the coon eating community before the sales are pouring in. I have wondered as well, but the people I know who do it are very tight-lipped and I can't blame them.

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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ] #1551942
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yup, nothing better than trust in your coon eating community,

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: swamphaunter] #1551952
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I think its ok in nebraska to sell meat. But I plan on checking for sure. Last year I talked to the Games and Parks comm about selling glands and skulls, but did not ask on the meat question.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: swamphaunter] #1551953
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I don't eat rodents sooooooo....good luck with that! JIF, it's what's for dinner!

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: grumpyoldman] #1551960
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LOL! A coon is not a rodent!


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Ole Hawkeye] #1552023
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Not a problem here in Mississippi. I just use word of mouth. Friends tell friends. I sell for 5 to 8 dollars each, and can't keep enough coons.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Ole Hawkeye] #1552024
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Choosy mothers choose JIF...you mothers can eat anything you want!

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: grumpyoldman] #1552070
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EBK, wish I were closer to Mississippi I would keep stocked in carcasses!

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Jon A] #1552105
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I have tried spreading the word. Alot of people dont eat coon much anymore. Maybe its a trust thing or maybe afraid of the rabies question. I have the word going around here lately. I will wait and see. I have also offered a couple somewhat interested people a coon for free. Usually that will help. I dont think I like the idea of an add. Dont want the law to come questioning. Once the health department or feds get involved its a hassle. I sell mine skinned, gutted, and one foot left on. I wont sell a coon if its dead in the trap. I also want to sell possums as well. As I said before, offer a few for free. Word of mouth will follow. I plan to sell mine for $5 each. Here is a story from my past. I had a buyer that loved coon. His name was Willie. Great guy. I sold maybe 20 to him. I had never tried coon before so I told him the next one was free if he brought me some coon meat to eat for lunch. He did and it was outstanding. He said the trick to it was to mussle em. I said what? "Mussle em". he then went on to say the wife takes out a piece of mussle from the elbows which are not good on the coon when its baking. Heck if I know what he ment. But she could cook. He is passed away now. All his buddies wanted coon meat. Thats word of mouth. I dont have those contacts anymore cuz I have moved.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Ole Hawkeye] #1552141
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Originally Posted By: Ole Hawkeye
E coli isn't a problem?


Now that is just funny,heck I hope there not eatting them raw,but anything is possible.Rule #1 cook the coon before you eat them.................Ringtailtrapper


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: hunterchub] #1552159
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Originally Posted By: hunterchub
I have tried spreading the word. Alot of people dont eat coon much anymore. Maybe its a trust thing or maybe afraid of the rabies question. I have the word going around here lately. I will wait and see. I have also offered a couple somewhat interested people a coon for free. Usually that will help. I dont think I like the idea of an add. Dont want the law to come questioning. Once the health department or feds get involved its a hassle. I sell mine skinned, gutted, and one foot left on. I wont sell a coon if its dead in the trap. I also want to sell possums as well. As I said before, offer a few for free. Word of mouth will follow. I plan to sell mine for $5 each. Here is a story from my past. I had a buyer that loved coon. His name was Willie. Great guy. I sold maybe 20 to him. I had never tried coon before so I told him the next one was free if he brought me some coon meat to eat for lunch. He did and it was outstanding. He said the trick to it was to mussle em. I said what? "Mussle em". he then went on to say the wife takes out a piece of mussle from the elbows which are not good on the coon when its baking. Heck if I know what he ment. But she could cook. He is passed away now. All his buddies wanted coon meat. Thats word of mouth. I dont have those contacts anymore cuz I have moved.


Around here Chub they call that removing the "Kernels". It's supposed to be in the front legs somewhere from what I gather.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: wynn hall] #1552164
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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ringtailtrapper] #1552168
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"Once the health department or feds get involved its a hassle."
Game and parks can only tell you if it's againts any wildlife laws to sell coon meat. Your local health department should be able to tell you what kind of inspections and fees are going to be needed. Fees are always much cheaper then fines so do it right or not at all.


Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: ringtailtrapper] #1552183
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Originally Posted By: ringtailtrapper
Originally Posted By: Ole Hawkeye
E coli isn't a problem?


Now that is just funny,heck I hope there not eatting them raw,but anything is possible.Rule #1 cook the coon before you eat them.................Ringtailtrapper


On another thread we discussed eating coon that haven't been gutted immediately. E coli is passed to the meat from the intestines. If a person were to handle infected meat they could get e coli no matter how well they cooked the meat if they didn't wash their hands or utensils that came in contact with the raw meat then the cooked meat. It's called cross contamination, and I'm sure that would be a concern of the Health Department.


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It is legal here I can not keep enough of them. Our only requirement is to leave a foot on rear foot on them.

Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Martin] #1552187
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LOL - set up a sample table, like the ladies in Sam's Club. You could have raccoon roast on biscuits, BBQ raccoon on buns, filet of raccoon smothered in gravy, etc..... Offer recipes on cards with your contact info on it.

Just kidding, I'm sure there's no way that would be legal either.



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Maybe if you advertised them as pet food, fit for human consumption?


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Paul Dobbins] #1552209
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Years ago we had a good coon meat mkt till rabies showed up big time. That was that. Can't even hardly give one away now. Also had a good many requests for unskinned possums, the cook would scald it like a hog and cook with the skin on...


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Most of the older folks that ate coon are gone now.
The younger folk just think it's eaiser to buy meat from the store.

Some still buy coon and opposum,muskrat,and beaver too.

In Ohio it is legal to sell the meat of fur bearing animals.

If anyone wants to buy them they buy at their own risk.

Anyone that buys them to eat knows how to cook them and know that clean practices are a big part of it.
No different than any meat or chicken.


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If you dont have black folks you dont have a coon market. I wish I had started 20 yrs ago.


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Being from Arkansas I guess I have a different take on this issue. I've been eating coon all my life...nearly 70 years. Just about all fish markets along our river have fish markets. If you look at a map we have a lot of rivers. Buffalo, wild catfish, paddle fish, and even carp are all sold. these fish markets will taken as many coons as the trappers and hunters can come up with. The politicians have a really big coon supper once a year. It's one of the biggest events of the year.

try this;

Skin coon and cut off all for legs and back strap. Cut away the gray lymph nodes (called kernels) from under the legs.

Don't bother to gut...you're going to throw the gut cavity away along with the head and neck...no meat there to speak of.

Wash, cover with flour.
Get iron skillet hot.
Quickly brown meat.
Have a pressure cooker getting hot with about a quarter inch of favorite barbecue sauce and equal amount of water in the bottom.
Get pressure up and hold for about 10 minutes. Steam jiggling.
While this is cooking start a charcoal fire.
Sear meat quickly.

The meat will strip off bones. Add cold slaw and barbecue sauce.

This will make you smart yo mama.

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You had me until you cooked it with the guts still in it, Crowkiller!

I ate coon when I was in New Hampshire, but I don't think the guts were in it when it was cooked.


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Re: Question how do you start a meat market? [Re: Ole Hawkeye] #1552435
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Originally Posted By: Ole Hawkeye
You had me until you cooked it with the guts still in it, Crowkiller!

I ate coon when I was in New Hampshire, but I don't think the guts were in it when it was cooked.


LOL HAWKEYE, slow down on your reading ,or get your eyes checked.

He leaves the guts in the cavity and throws it along with the head away.
LMAO
I would agree with you otherwise.


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I think he's saying to cut the legs off for the meat and toss the rest.


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PappyD and Crowkiller. Thanks for the info on "kernels". I figured there was a logical reason for it. just a difference in terms. my guy called it "mussle em". best I could understand LOL


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