So what are the sale changes and does anyone know what coyotes averaged at the sale this year. Thanks
I was there from around 10am to noon. I had a great time talking to fellow trappers and stocked up on some supplies.
The changes made in the fur sale kind of follow the way Michigan does their sale. It sound more complicated and a bit confusing , but I think it will make things flow much smoother. You can reserve your lot number ahead of time for $5 instead of first in , first out. Meaning if you don't want to be there all day you can buy an early lot number, I bought #14, so I will be the 14th lot to go up. Also you will have to bundle and tag furs by size and get a ticket for each size. Example 2xl coon bundled with twine through eye hole and tagged, 3xl coon bundled and tag, etc. One of the biggest changes is you will not get a lump check from the assoc. but rather be paid by the actual buyer of your furs. If 4 different buyers buy your lot you will get paid buy each buyer and get paid once bidding is done, no waiting around for your check. Bryon had a info sheet with all the details.
This year coyotes went from $10 to I think maybe $60 for a high , but the average for put up fur was around the $30 to $40 mark. I think I averaged $42 for mine.