when to start trapping

[Hookedontrapping]

im new here and was wandering when some of you guys start trapping as in when does the fur get prime or do you start at the first day or maybe when snow falls

[Trav821]

A lot of trappers will hold off until after the first of December and some much longer.
You could get away with being a bit earlier on some species than others, some won’t be worth much when fully prime so you can imagine what that may do to the value if you were to take that pelt sooner.
If you’re out there to get out there, don’t let anyone tell you on a forum that you’re doing it wrong or you shouldn’t be. If you choose to take an animal early you probably know full well the monetary consequences. If you shame someone for rushing out on opening day because of excitement, time, or to get rhythm......seems a bit anti to me, always has.
If you think I’m wrong you should help the ata do a better job of educating people on the value of taking prime  vs. unprime/pastprime, not trying to keep people out of the woods.
My 3¢
 

[Hookedontrapping]

Thanks trav I think I'll get out there on the coon to try to get the population of quail and turkey back up and when I see they are getting prime start skinning and im going to try to put out some coyote sets never caught one so the more I'm out there the more I learn

[kkac]

I need some skunks and red fox
also some glands and skunk essence wait till after thanksgiving on most fur.

[Hookedontrapping]

Exactly what kind of glands are you wanting I've been wandering if I could find someone to sell them to if I get any

[kkac]

coyote, bobcat, and fox and of course beaver