any body heard any prices for the upcoming season.

From what I have heard, similar to last season or slightly higher. Do you need any fur buyer contacts?

yea , the more contacts the better.

Texas Fur Buyers

Johnny Brannen, B & J Seafood, 401 Hwy 90, Liberty, TX 77575 (936) 336-7288 Liberty Co.

Glenn Conner, G & S Fish Market, FM RD 2246, Evadale, TX 77615 (409) 276-2497 Jasper Co.

James Drake, Jasper Quality Meats, 1401 S Wheeler, Jasper, TX 75951 (409) 384-6534 Jasper Co.

Ivy Jackson, Silsbee Quality Meat, 970 East Hwy 327, Silsbee, TX 77656 (409) 385-1225 Hardin Co.

Tommy King, King’s Fur, 1201 S Dwight, Monahans, TX 79756 (432) 943-5831 Ward Co.

Anthony Parrish, 2002 Mule Deer Rd., Gilmer, TX 75644 (903) 762-2600 Upshur Co.

Charles Reddell, Reddell Fur Co., 134 McBride, Winnie, TX 77665 (409) 782-2784 Chambers Co.

Tammy Renfro, A & T Fur, 704 Ave E SE, Childress, TX 79201 (940) 585-8815 Childress Co.

Kim Rife, P.O. Box 362, Jermyn, TX 76459 (940) 342-2101 Jack Co.

Ricky Russell, 320 E 16th St., Wolfforth, TX 79382 Lubbock Co.

John Sanders, Wanttabe Traders, 2710 Clarieisa, Arlington, TX 76051 Tarrant Co.

Steve Tyler, Texas Fur Company, 147 North Billie Neal, Wharton, TX 77488 (979) 657-4560 Wharton Co.

Wayne Wright, Wright’s Fur, 4812 Linter Rd., Big Spring, TX 79720 (432) 398-5508 Howard Co.

Check the latest issue of Fur, Fish & Game...only thing is they didnt quote the prices for bobcats tho.

Last year are may be the year befor the carcass of a coon would bring around $5 and the hide was $1.50. This was from a guy in Ozona that I called. He said the meat was used in pet food.

Most of the coon fur is being bought up by Russia & those areas, they have pretty much trapped everything out but the demand is HIGH this year.

The meat Market for coons is supposed to be good and I called a buyer the other day who siad he thought he pelts would start out at $20 to $25, but would probably wind up around $15 by the time the seasons over. I believe last year the pelts were $14 and the meat alone was $8, if you skin one out make sure you leave one back foot(the pad and toes) on the coon so they can identify it as a coon.

Here are the current projections.
REGION 5

BEAVER: Early finished blankets and XL’s will top at $10 to $12; eastern section with most of these goods headed for the hatter market; low averages. Western section once fully prime $16 to $18. Oklahoma top skins hit around $20 last season and should do as well this year. Averages on finished goods around $10.

BADGER: Pale goods should see a tops of $25 to $28

RED FOX: Goods from the eastern section opening at $14 to $16 tops, Western goods $16 to $20 likely. Panhandle types at $20.

GRAY FOX: Early prices in the range of $22 to $24 for eastern sections; western goods at $24 to $26. Market unsettled due to limited carryover. This is expected to be resolved with first international auction.

RACCOON: The best finished coat types XXXL, XXL, & XL’s, A/B I’s & II’s. will likely see offers of $8 to $10. Color will be a factor. Semi-heavies from western higher elevations at $12 to $14; averages in the range of $8 to $9.. Look for meat market for carcass sales, $4 likely.

COYOTE: East Texas types at $10 to $12 for the best, with the westerns at $16 to $18. Large carryover has buyers moving out of this market. Maybe hard to sell.

OTTER: . Speculators taking some at $30 to $35.

BOBCAT: Eastern types at $35, tops if wide well marked bellies, Some well marked New Mexico, and Panhandle types at $100 to $125. Buyer are expected to take a “wait and see” approach until the movement of high fashion market is determined.

Who do you sell the meat too?? I have always sold the fur to buyer that would come through on the weekend. I have never thought about selling the meat.

If you dont totally distroy the meat on a coon & propertly fridge or freeze it(fur on body). I forgot all the steps & prep for selling the coon meat, hide & all.

Info on selling the freezing a whole coon would be great. Especially since down here in south Texas we don't get as full of a hide you ya'll in central and north Texas do. Do any of y'all know fur buyers that come near Corpus or San Antonio?

Texas Fur Buyers

Johnny Brannen, B & J Seafood, 401 Hwy 90, Liberty, TX 77575 (936) 336-7288 Liberty Co.

Glenn Conner, G & S Fish Market, FM RD 2246, Evadale, TX 77615 (409) 276-2497 Jasper Co.

James Drake, Jasper Quality Meats, 1401 S Wheeler, Jasper, TX 75951 (409) 384-6534 Jasper Co.

Ivy Jackson, Silsbee Quality Meat, 970 East Hwy 327, Silsbee, TX 77656 (409) 385-1225 Hardin Co.

Tommy King, King’s Fur, 1201 S Dwight, Monahans, TX 79756 (432) 943-5831 Ward Co.

Anthony Parrish, 2002 Mule Deer Rd., Gilmer, TX 75644 (903) 762-2600 Upshur Co.

Charles Reddell, Reddell Fur Co., 134 McBride, Winnie, TX 77665 (409) 782-2784 Chambers Co.

Tammy Renfro, A & T Fur, 704 Ave E SE, Childress, TX 79201 (940) 585-8815 Childress Co.

Kim Rife, P.O. Box 362, Jermyn, TX 76459 (940) 342-2101 Jack Co.

Ricky Russell, 320 E 16th St., Wolfforth, TX 79382 Lubbock Co.

John Sanders, Wanttabe Traders, 2710 Clarieisa, Arlington, TX 76051 Tarrant Co.

Steve Tyler, Texas Fur Company, 147 North Billie Neal, Wharton, TX 77488 (979) 657-4560 Wharton Co.

Wayne Wright, Wright’s Fur, 4812 Linter Rd., Big Spring, TX 79720 (432) 398-5508 Howard Co

Forgive the new guy here but I have a couple of simple questions about Fur Buying.

What is the typical process for someone buying fur say from a coyote? How do they want the fur to be? Does it need to be tanned? I have never sold any and would like to get some of the base information for selling furs. Also do any of the people buying furs allow them to be shipped or is it always drive and deliver them?

Reason I ask that is because all the places listed in this forum post are a ways away from me.

they dont have to be tanned. yes you can ship to buyers here in tx or ship them up north to the auctions. most of the fur buyers will run a "route" every 2 weeks or so. check for flyers at feed stores, outdoor stores and so forth. if you have never sold be sure and skin them properly. dont cut them down the middle. go from back foot to back foot, throught the butt hole and peel them inside out like you would take off a sock.

Anybody collecting furs yet? think I'm gonna start Monday. We have had one frost though I wouldn't call it a killing frost.

I've been thinking about it, just waiting for a couple of really cold days

bayourat,

I think after this cold front comes through this weekend it will be time to start. I am with you starting monday I will start keeping them.

Some buyers will take them WHOLE & FROZEN, so that they can get them cut how they want. Lots of times someone gets a good hide but ruins it but cutting it all up. If you know how & CAN take the hide well, have at it...but if you arent sure, call & see if the buyer will take it whole frozen instead. Especially if its a good one.

I will buy bobcat meat, $5 per animal. Please just field dress it like you would a rabbit or squirrel, and freeze it. We are in Parker County, but do make trips elsewhere in Texas. Like with coons, a back foot needs to be attached, as I do not want coon meat...

Thanks

Lora

I will start trapping/calling first week of December. If you want to maximize your $$$ flesh and stretch then sell. I averaged $165 on west Texas cats last year with tops being $240. Green skinned and at the country buyer they were offering $75-100.

my brother talked to an east tx fur buyer the other day. the way he talked the market my not be very good due to the economy and such. anybody else talked to any buyers in the last 2 weeks.

ttt