|
|
Post by ozarkmountainman on Dec 31, 2014 21:44:21 GMT -6
Well, I thought you might need the help!
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
|
|
|
|
Post by ozarkmountainman on Dec 31, 2014 21:44:48 GMT -6
Boy, we done hi-jacked the heck out of this thread.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Dec 31, 2014 22:06:09 GMT -6
Well hopefully it opened an eye or two!
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 1, 2015 10:25:23 GMT -6
Dale, You any good at butchering hogs. Last time I took a friend with me, we gave away 3 big boars one night and still butchered and boned out 13 hhead that night / morning. Think he got burnt out pretty quick on skinning hogs  One of my more memorable trips having a friend along to experience what I do. |
|
|
|
Post by ozarkmountainman on Jan 1, 2015 11:37:09 GMT -6
I've done my share, but I hate hogs. It's one of the few things I have professionally processed when we raise our own. Never butchered a feral pig. I guess I could do a few for YOU, however.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 1, 2015 14:08:20 GMT -6
At least we all agree the MTA doesn't represent trappers on extending the trapping season and the MDC needs to poll trappers to get a realistic consensus.
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 3, 2015 14:16:23 GMT -6
Minnesota trappers associations winter meeting is today. Buyers come to this meeting to buy fur from trappers. 3 buyers, $9 top on green coons.
|
|
|
|
Post by cletisrichards on Jan 3, 2015 14:41:12 GMT -6
I agree with that premise. Streamlining seasons makes sense, but it also makes sense when asking the MDC to work with us. They like "easy". I'd still like, just one time, to catch some March 1st 'cats. Oh my. D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper I will ask my Cajun friend if I can bring a shy , short funny guy that want to catch a March lst kitty cat, La season runs till Mar 31 |
|
jaytrap
Senior Member
Louisiana, MO
Posts: 167
|
Post by jaytrap on Jan 3, 2015 17:48:40 GMT -6
I'm going to give another possible reason there was less interest in the first auction. In years past the deadline for a lot number was just a couple weeks before the sale, this year it was Jan. 1st. I was one that never requested a number before January and did not realize the change until recently. Just to be clear I was not planning on selling at the auction this year but if I had been I still would have missed that deadline and I bet there were a few out there that did also. I don't disagree with the deadline change either, I think the earlier you know how many are attenting the better you can plan. I know the market has a lot to do with it also but this change probably cost a few too. I remember walking in the door, I think in 2010, in Columbia in a down market and getting #30. Last year you couldn't have gotten #100 just showing up. Oh and by the way, I averaged $17.77 on the 110 coons I brought to that auction.
|
|
|
|
Post by bverboy on Jan 3, 2015 18:00:06 GMT -6
thanks for the good news wadell!!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 7:56:52 GMT -6
Bverboy,
That was good news, you just don't realize it yet.
|
|
|
|
Post by bverboy on Jan 4, 2015 8:23:49 GMT -6
bwhahahahhahahahaaaaaaaaa
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 17:28:01 GMT -6
Got a message dried put up coon averaged $9.60 at the Raveena Michigan sale this weekend.
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 17:36:23 GMT -6
Green coon averaged $6.69
|
|
|
|
Post by silverfox on Jan 4, 2015 17:40:59 GMT -6
Green coon averaged $6.69 That sorta puts things down here in perspective! That's more than I expected they'd bring. I know a buyer in AR who is buying all the coon he wants. Paying $2 for XXX and $1 for xx and x and nothing for L and below. He has everybody in the country, even AR buyers and a few southern MO buyers knocking on his door. How many years do you think this will last? I'm guessing 2 0r 3 but the experts are saying at least four. Guess time will tell. Thanks for your post, robertw! |
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 18:31:13 GMT -6
Silver fox,
You asked, I'm not afraid of having stones throwen at me.
Two possibilities.
#1) how many years will it take Russia to diversify enough for their economy to recover with out international oil sales...figure 5-6 years.
#2) War breaks out in the middle east and it is significant enough to drive up oil prices so Russia can recover economically. Figure 3 years to recovery best case scenario.
China, figure 2 more years of continued austerity measures at best with high import duties / taxes.
In my opinion, this situation is a game changer.
|
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 19:01:55 GMT -6
Silver fox,
I'm told there were 12 buyers at this sale. I am also told that fur sold stronger than it should have. Some ego's got involved to the "benefit" of the trappers.
|
|
|
|
Post by silverfox on Jan 4, 2015 19:35:24 GMT -6
Silver fox, I'm told there were 12 buyers at this sale. I am also told that fur sold stronger than it should have. Some ego's got involved to the "benefit" of the trappers. Yep, the buyers used to get into big time pissin contests and lost money or broke even on their furs. this time, they did it at a much lower level! haha You know what you are talking about robertw! |
|
|
|
Post by robertw on Jan 4, 2015 20:25:53 GMT -6
Right now using todays figures coons are worth 50% of what they were worth in 99 & 2000 when the market crashed.
|
|
|
|
Post by ozarkmountainman on Jan 4, 2015 20:40:02 GMT -6
And how much compared to the REAL crash, in '87.
D.W. Verts- Bigfoot Trapper
|
|
Goodbye 2020
Dec 31, 2020 5:08:59 GMT -6
Goodbye 2020
Dec 31, 2020 5:08:59 GMT -6
