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Post by wesley on Oct 13, 2009 8:34:49 GMT -5
I dont mind any one that has a question about trapping calling me and asking. If I can help you, I will. I am not a water trapper so no questions on that but have experience in coyote and bobcat trapping. Pm me for my number. Call after 5:30 pm. I never had anyone to call or go visit about trapping and had to have the answer immediatly if you know what I mean and some of you may not know anyone either. Sometimes things can be explained better in person. Also, you might can arrange to ride along some time as long as you are not a member of my lease. lol
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Post by cledoux on Nov 17, 2009 16:57:20 GMT -5
Howdy there wesley, and everyone on the forum! This is my first time to actually get a chance to use the forum. I had a question that maybe some of y'all can help me with. I'm a youngster, (freshman in college) and only started trapping about three years ago. I've never sold any furs since it would have cost me more to try an sell them than what I'd get for 'em. But I would like to have an opportunity to trap this season, and after looking at the projected fur market I'm wondering if there's any way to actually not lose any money trapping this year. I would like to offer my services to people in my area, and am thinking about putting out fliers in the feed stores etc, to advertise. Is there a reasonable rate to charge for trapping services? I know there's lots of people who are having problems with beaver, coyotes etc. but I don't know what to charge since I can't actually make anything selling the furs. Help!! :/
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Post by wesley on Nov 17, 2009 18:22:57 GMT -5
Wow, you have covered a pile of topics at once. As far as trapping to charge people, you must be permitted through the state to do so. You can go to the LDWF website to the permit section and look under NWCO. That stands for Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator. There you can download all the rules and regulations concerning that.Then take a test and must pass to get permitted. If you ever get that far, charge people what they can afford. If you want to make money fur trapping, all I can tell you is work hard and cover lots of ground and learn how to put up fur correctly. That is key . As far as not losing money, well you got me there because I spend many times more than what Ill ever get back. I trap because I love it and its in my blood. Maybe some of these other guys will chime in but the best advice I can give is to have a good work ethic, learn the laws, respect peoples property and find a mentor that lives close to you that can guide you in the right direction. Where do you live?
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Post by clintjohnson on Nov 22, 2010 18:26:02 GMT -5
And respect the animals.
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