Louisiana was the world’s #1 fur producing state for years until the fur market crashed. Russia, China, Ukraine, Korea were the largest purchasers of North American wild caught fur. Back in 2006 the Chinese wanted otter pelts, we were getting $120 for “green” otter pelts, $180 if they were finished for sale.. they wanted them to trim out military uniforms I believe. we caught and sold 67 of them, along with all the beaver, coons, mink, fox and bobcat furs. Bobcat furs are still highly sought after and still today sell for $100 a pop if it’s skinned and handled right. The more spots on the belly the better..
Anyways,
@Cajunrider , I actually love finding old BC that have been gnawed on by beavers, they respond with an explosion of growth usually. The one in the photo I dropped was only touched by humans(me) once while in the ground. Those big chops were from beavers.. I watched it for 5-6yrs and collected it on New Year’s Day this year.
