Coons?

FLBandit · 11-29-2009, 03:49 PM

Hey all, I have a question about coons. What do ya'll do with em? Is it mainly for the skin, or do you eat them as well? I could have taken one today, but I figured the .243 would be a bit rough on her. I intend to take some squirrels during our small game season, but am unsure about coons.

x-mountie · 11-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Coons are usually taken for their pelts, however they can be eaten also. Matter of fact they are pretty good eating if properly cared for. The 243 might be a tad heavy for them, especially if they are body shot.l

bigbucks98 · 11-30-2009, 03:11 PM

pelts. i hunt em and trap em. good money

FLBandit · 12-01-2009, 04:34 PM

What does a coon skin bring these days? My first year out of High School I used to ride to work sometimes with a guy who trapped. I seem to remember a coon skin going for $10, but that was long ago.

13pointjomc · 12-01-2009, 04:44 PM

Ive caught 4 coons & 4 possums so far,i hope they bring a half way decent price.

DTC · 12-01-2009, 06:41 PM

Our buyer here is telling us $8.00 on top coons, that means you will average $4-$5 on them. Probably be a good year to leave them in the freezer and wait on next year.

ray12 · 12-02-2009, 08:33 AM

I am getting about 3-4 bucks a coon skin i never ate a coon but some people do

bowhunter1984 · 12-03-2009, 04:57 PM

3-5 dollars here in indiana ive ate it one time and that was with bbq and it was good we hunt and trap them we dont do it for the money its just a bonus

nick_bleuer76 · 12-03-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ray12

I am getting about 3-4 bucks a coon skin i never ate a coon but some people do

I would agree, higher end coon are getting tops of $8. Never eat them though.

13pointjomc · 12-03-2009, 05:26 PM

Im not really in trapping for the money.Its alot of fun,and keep the critters weeded out.The place im trappin hasnt been trapped in like 20 years,so the critters r over populated!