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Post by cledoux on Nov 17, 2009 17:04:49 GMT -5
Howdy there to 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. and think that I might accidentally get some people willing to have them removed but I don't know what to charge since I can't actually make anything selling the furs. I really want to trap this year, but it's hard for a college kid to do anything that takes up that much time and costs to do it. Help!! :/
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Post by kirk on Nov 20, 2009 1:17:07 GMT -5
cledoux if your going to leagally charge people to trap there land you have to be a state certified Nussiance wildlife control operater there is a test you have to take through the state and some paper work you have to fill out and turn in at the end of each year and a set of guide lines you have to follow if your trapping out of season also
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Post by clintperkins on Nov 20, 2009 2:42:00 GMT -5
hey guys,
On this issue i really don't know, but i don't think you are required to be a nwco to charge people to trap.... with stipulations. It doesn't matter in season, and for the outlaw quadrapeds you can get permission from the landowner.
I don't know, the rules are ever changing and always confusing. Plus, i've been a nwco for 7 plus years, and in the last 5 years they have not sent us any new rules(outside of the proposed rules).
cledoux, i am also in college. I spent a couple of years trying to make money trapping while going to school.
If you want to make money, get a minimum wage job.
If you want to get awesome experience for a wildlife biology job, trap and hunt.
As far as charging people, your going to find that several people on here are liscensed nwcos.
I will give you lots of advise if you ask, but the two most important things i will tell you is: don't do it, go to school!, and do not accept a paying job unless you can fix whatever problem the client has. There is a huge difference in fur trapping and nuisance trapping, and if you have never nuisance trapped it really is not far to charge a client for nuisance trapping.(Although it is all based on the happiness of the client, some are happy with almost no work done, and some will never be happy.)
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Post by cledoux on Dec 4, 2009 9:56:21 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the info. Yeah, I realize that it probably wasn't a great idea. I really love trapping when I get the opportunity to, but just can't justify it at a dead loss. I was wondering though, if there was anybody around the SWLA/West Central LA area that would be interested in buying green furs? I don't have the resources to put up my own furs right now, but would love to know if someone could use a few extra furs in their shed.
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Post by bigc on Dec 5, 2009 15:30:54 GMT -5
If you have your trapping license you can sell to Danny Perry in Glemora. I don't have his number handy ,but sureit's in the book.
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Post by cledoux on Dec 7, 2009 12:58:04 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll definately look him up!
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Post by cledoux on Dec 17, 2009 11:36:56 GMT -5
Hello everyone. I've got a question. I am still lacking my first canine and cat catches. After three years of trapping a few times a season, I've caught plenty of coons, a few beaver, and even a pair of otter. But what I'm wondering is if it is a necessity to use coyote specific lure and cat lure when targeting them? Now I admit I have not done this. I've just used a sweet/fishy concoction I worked up for coons as a bait, and only make an occasional set for coyotes. I usually only get to keep a set working for a day or two before I have to pull it. So could my bait be the issue? Or maybe just the length of time I keep my set there? Any input would be appreciated.
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Post by clintperkins on Dec 18, 2009 10:25:13 GMT -5
You would probably do better getting a couple of coyote and or bobcat lures, some coyote urine, and leaving your sets out for more than a day or two.
You would probably eventually catch using your fish and 1/2 day set time, but it is not very efficient as you already know.
Also, your beaver's can be used for coyote bait. Make a gut pile and set the trails coming to it or take a piece of the meat and stick it down your dirt hole.
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Post by clintjohnson on Sept 10, 2010 18:07:28 GMT -5
If you have your trapping license you can sell to Danny Perry in Glemora. I don't have his number handy ,but sureit's in the book. Cell-318-481-2780 Fur House 318-748-6496 |
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