![]() ![]() I also got advice from the professional fur buyers at the North American Fur Auction of Stoughton, Wis., and the Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay, Ontario. Get to know them they are a wealth of knowledge. These men are from my part of the country, but experts can be found in all regions. ![]() Since opinions vary, I consulted with several other hunters on this article, including Judd Cooney of Pagosa Spring, Colo., a well-known writer, photographer and outdoorsman Ray Driscoll of Chiloquin, Ore., a longtime trapper, hunter and fur buyer and Kevin Maden, Lyle Rilling and Stan Rodgers, all predator hunters and experienced fur handlers from Prineville, Ore. Learn from many sources, then do what works best for you. Finally, my way is just one way others have different ideas that also work. ![]() Third, beginners must accept the fact that they’ll make mistakes in skinning, fleshing, stretching and selling. If your cousin Joe recommends one way, but your fur buyer prefers another, remember that cousin Joe isn’t buying your fur. Second, learn your fur buyer’s preferences. First, the best way to learn fur-handling is to have an experienced person show you personally. Use these proven tips to get the ball rolling for more successful sales. Finding a longtime trapper to learn from is one great way to get started. But it's also not brain surgery and can be learned through trial and error, practice and gaining experience with your time and effort. If you're a novice to trapping and selling pelts, it's not easy. ![]() Learning how to properly prepare a pelt after a successful trapping run or at season's end can be the difference between making money or losing money. ![]()
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