Pelts prime?)

[GummyMonster]

Howdy,
How are the pelts priming up. Especially coyotes , weasels and squirrels.
Kids and dad chomping at the bit.
Thanks'
Ken

[Red Bullets]

Coyotes are usually in early prime by October 15. Full prime Nov.-Jan. Rubbing, breeding and losing prime by feb.

Squirrels are in early prime in November. Full Prime Dec & late prime in Jan.

Ermine are prime when white. Usually by Mid November.

[braggadoe]

the last few beavers i've taken all had 95% cream leather. 2 weeks ago, not as good.

yesterday, broke out the foxpro and shot 5 coyotes. the 3 i've processed so far had cream leather and the fur was good. hope i get 5 more today!love the .204

daylight hours dictate fur primeness, not the weather. although you couldn't ask for better weather, currently.

[boonerkiller]

what are coyotes and fox selling for right now?

[Torkdiesel]

Originally Posted by boonerkiller

what are coyotes and fox selling for right now?

Not enough T.W. But if you skin and stretch them I'll let you know where to drop them off and I'm sure that nice trapper will buy you some more .243 WSSM shells

[Red Bullets]

Originally Posted by braggadoe

the last few beavers i've taken all had 95% cream leather. 2 weeks ago, not as good.

Beaver in central and nothern Alberta are in full prime December to early January. After January the guard hairs will be showing signs of 'singe'.

[H380]

coyotes here in Sothern Alberta look good from adistance but not fully haired out yet .. Guessing the middle part of Nov. is when I'll start to save them .

[Pioneer2]

I got between $15-$35 for coyotes last fall in a North Bay sale with one going for $90...dropped off at Halford Hide in Edmonton.....Harold