Best place to sell animal hides.?

Question

I need to know were to sell animal hides easily, any place at all is helpfull thank you

Answer 1

Here is 9 links that should help you out.

These are some of the ways that a trapper can sell:
1) To a local fur buyer. These people sometimes advertise in newspapers and usually are known by most local trappers. An advantage of this method is personally dealing with the buyer.
2) A traveling fur buyer. These buyers usually make periodic visits to local sporting goods stores or other shops and they frequently advertise in newspapers. As above, the trapper has the advantage of dealing personally with the buyer.
3) A mail firm. Some fur buying companies buy pelts through the mail. These companies usually advertise in trapping magazines. Unfortunately the trapper doesn't get to deal with the buyer personally and the pelts must be packaged and mailed.
4) Fur buyers at a fur auction. These auctions are usually listed in trapping magazines and they may be run by trapper's organizations or by private firms. The trapper does not get to deal personally with the buyers, but he can usually set a minimum bid or can bid on his own furs. Auctions have the advantage of competitive bidding, and usually a small commission fee is charged.
If pelts are to be shipped, pack them flat, fur to fur or skin to skin (never rolled or folded) in large burlap bags (sewn shut) or heavy boxes. Never ship furs in plastic bags because they can mildew and spoil. Make certain that all pelts are completely dry before.
The trapper's and consignee's name and address should be conspicuously marked on the outside of the package~. The trapper's name, address, license number and a list of the numbers and species of furs contained in the package should be enclosed and must be attached to the outside of the package. The trapper should also keep a copy of this list for his records. It is a good idea to insure these shipments for their estimated value.
If furs are to be shipped to another country (Canada, for example) special regulations apply. Customs declaration forms are required for all furs shipped out of the country, and for some species an export permit is also required. Check the trapping regulations or contact an enforcement officer or customs official before taking or shipping any furs out of the country or they may be seized. Many trappers sending furs to Canadian auctions prefer to send them through a broker, who has the necessary permits and handles all of the paperwork for them.


http://www.furharvesters.com/buyers.htm

http://kanoklafurco.com/

http://www.mntrappers.com/furmarketing.html
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/furbuy_85691_7.PDF

http://www.ohiostatetrapper.org/buyers.html

http://www.montanatrappers.org/buyers.htm

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/harvest/reports/05furbuyersrep.pdf

http://www.alibaba.com/buyeroffers/Fur.html

http://www.fur.ca/index-e/fur_trade/index.asp?action=fur_trade&page=index


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Answer 2

Try the adds in the back of Fish and Fur or a trapping magazine. In the fall/winter, we used to have an outfit from Wisc. come into Illinois to a pick up place. They graded the hides there and paid you. This was about 25-30 years ago and it appears hides are not as popular as they once were.

Answer 3

Sadly, petitions against Wal*Mart's cruel ways do no good. Wal*Mart will never change unless the law forces them to. They're a big business. They don't care if they are keeping their animals in cruel conditions as long as they are making money. People will always shop at Wal*Mart because it's convenient. I've been keeping Land Hermit Crabs for years now, and it always angers me when a store abuses their animals.

Answer 4

Go to your local bait or gun shop they should have some info on local fur buyers in your area!
Some fur buyers are doing direct to Canada sales(no middle man) so if u can find one of these guys u can get a little better price.

Answer 5

You can salt or tan the skins and sell on ebay.

Otherwise look for Fur buyers in the Yella pages.

Answer 6

Go see what you can find thru link below. Mepps use to buy squirrel tails. Tan them yourself and you can sell them at a flea market if game laws allow

http://www.trappersworld.net/.

Answer 7

go to nationaltrappers.com that should provide you with several buyers, if not try rockymtnfireworksandfur.com and furharvesters.com also, nafa.ca hope these help.