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jerryse:
I have waited in the past trying to get some cash out of the hides.It is a 45 minute drive to the nearest pickup point for the buyer.It seems the buyer always has a excuse for low prices when you have 3-4 hides.Last time I did this I got a total of $10 for  3 large coon hides.So now I just take care of the problems as they happen.Not worth the time and gas.Years ago I caught a red fox near the end of season and missed the buyer.Held it over in the freezer.Yeah I know not supposed to.Took it to the buyer early next season.He said I can't give you much the hide is still blue [fur still growing in] on a prime january hide.Not worth the time to skin it.I know he has to make a profit but it has to be worth the effort on my end also.

bantamhill:
Things have calmed down here in Central Missouri when it comes to predators. I am staying vigilant, but it is so dry here that I think most of the racoons and friends have moved closer to water sources. Even the coyotes have been strangely quiet.

Michael

Don:
Michael,   What baits/methods do you use to keep the traps effective over the weeks and months?  They have become really active here in the past few weeks.  Royce suggested marshmallows and corn which seemed to be good for the coons, probably do not attract cats as much as cat food or leftover prey would.  No reason to trap the neighbor's cat in lieu of the problem animals.  But they have either avoided the traps. they are smart rascals, for several days or just trying out someone else's chicken pens.       

Birdcrazy:
Don, one of the best baits I use in a live trap that does not draw cats is to use 5-6 eggs per trap. It works great for racoons, skunks, and possums. I have yet to catch a cat with eggs.

bantamhill:
I have used eggs, tuna fish in cans (a few holes poked into it), cat food, and soft dog food that comes in the single serving bags. I will have to try the marshmellows.

I rotate my cages around and change the bate offerings to keep them interested.

Michael

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