coon trapping are they worth anything to trap

[Seriousshooter1]

I haven't trapped coon in over 10 years due to the prices not being worth a damn here in Nebraska? Is anyone still trapping and what are some current prices on coyotes and coons.

 

[WCB]

Only Coyote worth anything are Western Heavies and probably averaging $25-$30 put up. Coons you'll probably average in $6-$7 range put up. IMO not worth committing a ton of time. Not sure if anyone is buying on the carcass yotes anymore. If so I guess getting $10-$15 for just walking out and picking up a dead yote isn't bad. Would I spend time running a line if it wasn't on my daily route...no.

 

[mgray]

I agree. I don’t put up any fur, and only sell green to Groenwold. Coons are only a few dollars, and I saw him turn away some coyotes. This is in southern WI. Even the beavers I sold were worth less this year than last. But, if I can save a few turkeys and fawns, it’s worth it to me.

 

[Scottf270]

If you care about your turkeys, then yes trapping coons is definitely worth it.

 

[pirogue]

If you care about turkeys, and want to save money on Christmas tree ornaments, then trap em.

 

[BigDuckHunter]

To me it’s worth it to protect turkey, pheasant, quail, etc. not worth it for the dollars. There are entirely too many of them now that so few guys trap.

 

[Wheels]

I trap them not for the money but to control the population. See a lot more turkeys on the farm with the nest raiders under control.

 

[yfarm]

Couple of guys on my lease spend more time trapping coons and hunting coyotes than on deer hunting. Clearly helps the quail and turkey populations.

 

[Erict]

Unless you are doing paid nuisance trapping or getting your NE raccoon tanned and selling to the craft market (etsy, the bay, etc.) you will be operating at a $ loss, though other wildlife may benefit. Don't forget about other things like skulls and even penis bones (look over on taxidermy dot net to see there is a small but active market for odd things).

At least with low prices it's a good time to brush up on your fur handling skills in case the market ever returns. Good luck.

 

[JTabora]

I agree. I don’t put up any fur, and only sell green to Groenwold. Coons are only a few dollars, and I saw him turn away some coyotes. This is in southern WI. Even the beavers I sold were worth less this year than last. But, if I can save a few turkeys and fawns, it’s worth it to me.

I went the to Groenwold auction in Maryland last year and saw some coons go for upwards of $10 including one that sold for $15. It beat the best red fox at the auction that year. The gent that sold them still averaged around $7, $8 so your number still holds. The raccoon market is rebounding somewhat from where it was in 2020, I think a clearance of inventory in cold storage is helping move those pelts to some extent.

 

[mgray]

Are all those ornaments raccoon peckers?

 

[JDT1982]

Not worth the money, but necessary if you want to harvest any sweet corn in your garden

 

[Nine Banger]

If you care about turkeys, and want to save money on Christmas tree ornaments, then trap em.

Nice work, sir. This is awesome.

 

[Slick8]

Agreed, they haven't been worth the money since the 80 for Texas.

I trap through out deer season and any over nighter to the lease. It's great help for turkeys and the farmer appreciates it as well due to corn crop destruction.

They are out of control like wild hogs in farm and ranch country. At least people shoot hogs for food and sport. Coons are mostly left alone and have gone unchecked for 30 years due to lack of a market.

Pirogue, Love the peter tree ​