sc asks-
...what is the point of shooting fox early season when they aren't prime
China is buying early Reds at high prices, the past few years. The market is wide open, if you started early, you will be rewarded. But it's too late this season to start early.
Stay abreast of the fur market and hunt for fun and moo-la. Only makes sense and cents.
For the most part, early Reds have always been saleable. That fact alone will not deter most fur harvesters.
In my area, Greys and Coyote prime a bit faster than Reds, so early goods are saleable.
sc, I guess I should ask a question...
What do you consider 'early season'?
a) 1st 2 weeks?
b) 1st month?
c) other?
I personally have a blast and tons of fun calling predators and keeping a production aspect ($$$) adds to keen thinking, knowing critters, in-season scouting, having plans, lots of territory and such. A bit more involved than the hobby guy. I love it, have fun and sometimes think of it as a part-time job. A job I love.
My methods come from my background. We all have an agenda with our lives. And our lives change.
Trapping fur was a part of young life for me and my brother, money went to the household fund..lol.
Teenage, I began calling to add more fur. As I went out on my own and married, fur checks paid for our children & family's Christmas presents. Fur checks help paid the rent, heat, insurance and groceries over the years. Back in those years of a 'reliable fur income' that wife and I depended on, I certainly had to take a business/production look at fur harvesting. I had a lot to learn. (Confucius say: Man who knows everything, has a lot to learn)
Now that I'm a senior citzen, I don't rely on fur checks, but still call and trap with a plan to maximize my time to produce the most fur which equals more cash.
We all have our own agenda. It's a long season start when you want.
My best to all.
Hern
