![]() ![]() However, most furs are thick and marketable by early December even though they may not be fully prime.įox and coyote pelts begin to drop in quality and appearance during the breeding season, which is usually from late January through February in New Mexico. The time frame of when a pelt is most marketable varies with species of animal, climate, region, and market conditions. The winter coats of younger animals become prime (fully developed guard hair and underfur) earlier in the fall than those of older animals. Therefore, the most valuable furs are taken during the colder months. Winter coats provide the animal with added protection from the elements and are thicker and fuller than summer coats. Most furbearing animals alternate between winter and summer coats. ![]() Similarly, you should check with the tannery you plan to send pelts to if having them tanned commercially. If you intend to sell your pelts, it is best to check periodically with an established fur buyer for preferred methods of skinning and handling since these may change. This publication presents procedures and techniques for skinning animals and preparing the pelts for sale or tanning. For those wishing to tan pelts for personal use, pelts must be prepared properly to facilitate a high-quality finished product, whether tanned at home or sent to a commercial tannery. Uniform preparation is an important consideration because pelts are graded by size, quality, and appearance. If pelts are to be sold, it is simply good business to prepare them properly. (Print Friendly PDF) IntroductionĬorrectly preparing pelts is essential to secure a top market price or to allow for successful tanning. Smallidge College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State UniversityĪuthor: Range Improvement Task Force Coordinator and Assistant Professor/Extension Wildlife Specialist, Department of Animal Sciences and Natural Resources, New Mexico State University. ![]()
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