Traders of the Bighorn

  Fur season over and Spring is here Hi there, well the fur season is now over. The numbers were down a little from last year, which we contribute that to the bad weather we had this season and the inability to even get to some of the ranches that we contract to. The prices seem to be stable, so that was good, but not as good as last year.

Remember, Big Game Licenses will be due the first part of April, so make sure you get them mailed so you don't miss out on any points. Also, we will be arranging and guiding Deer, Elk and Bear Hunts this September and October on a private ranch that we trap on. This is a first time opportunity as this 4th generation working cattle ranch is now being opened for the first time for the general public. For more information contact us about this fantastic opportunity.

The store has been pretty busy, lots of spring-breakers right now. We will also be doing quite a few Estate Sales and Auctions this spring, like we usually do. That's what keeps us different from everybody else. This year, our 5th Annual Western Trade Auction will be held on June 2nd, 2007. You can get updates and flyers on our website or call the store.

Oh, by the way it was just brought to our attention that we have a disgruntled customer. He purchased two head mounts from us over 1 1/2 years ago, each of them a few months apart. We do not feel that we are obligated to stand behind the product with as much time that has gone by, and with the Mounts being out of our possession. We have sold thousands of mounts over the last 15 years and he is the first person to have mentioned a problem. We wanted to mention this as an update and that if anyone is to deal (buy, sale or trade) any item of plant or animal origin, they need to be aware of the risks that come with this because of predatory bugs, moths, beetles and the like. Anyway, this is what has been going on with us and the store over the last several months.

We will continue to update as we go.

Til, next time, Dan, Karen & Ethan

Labels: auctions, bear, big game licenses, deer, elk, furs

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  Fur Season coming to an end Here it is almost the end of February, boy where did the winter go. Dan and Ethan have been busy trapping and doing Predator Control trapping Coyotes for our area ranchers and it has been a tough season. He has over 20 ft drifts in alot of the areas and this is how it has been for the past 2 months. We had 5 weeks in a row with snow over the weekends leaving anywhere from 12 to 36" each time. The fur harvest has been pretty good considering the conditions it sure takes Dan alot longer each day. Next year we will be better prepared. We had gotten spoiled with the Colorado weather the last 15 years. The store has been busy and we are already starting to do our shows that we do each year and getting ready for our annual auction. Til next time take care! Dan, Karen & Ethan

Labels: colorado, coyotes, furs, store

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