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Morning Folks, sunny morning but cold .

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Howdy Chuck something different don't hurt now & then,but mine seem too rather have the prime cuts.

Mine has done real good on the CHOW

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Well then I'd stay with what works .... know what I mean Vern.

Yes. It is 51 degrees here today.

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34 here ain't hardly fair,,,same state ,,lol

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I am sorry Chuck wish I could blow some of this warm air up there but just haven't got the strength any more.

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WELL WE ALL KNOW OF SOMEONE THAT COULD

How-doo Gonna get in the mid to upper 40's today,been watchin' the news,I sure hope spring ain't delayed from the sequester, this has got too be the largest load of horses**t ever This just might cancel all fishin' & huntin' for 2013. I got some gas yesterday paid $3.819 -- How much you fellers payin'?

We will have today as nice weather ,then another storm starts tomorrow ,,,GAS ! Its at 3.99 last I looked at it ,,sad .

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Next county over its like 4.04 to 4.13 a gal. but thats Cook county ,,,lol

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looks like winter storm# 2 is headed our way...

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rex W Sims
looks like winter storm# 2 is headed our way... [/QUOT

Ya but it's gettin' close to SPRING We're on the down hill side now.

Gas is $3.76 here. They are just going to let the oil companies rips us apart. They said they had to shut one oil finery for cleaning.

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Mikey my coons sold...i averaged $19.84...after their commission...the xl,xxl,xxxl did well... the med.and smalls not so much...by what i could tell, i only looked at the eastern semi heavies...

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Rex was that stretch already? Lot of the hides we got the hunter averages $10.00-$12.00 for the XL XXL XXXL. That was in the green though. The mediums and small one were less. I am glad you got that much. If you fleshed and dried them then you should get that much.

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yea stretched and dried..mike some of the coons brought record prices..the over all average at auction was over 30 bucks..talk to a guy in Canada that had 7 coons in the top lot that brought a hair over 70 bucks apiece..of course those are the northern heavies..

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I was going to say they sure wasn't our coons down here. Down here you might see a few xxx coons down our way. I seen one coon here brought $25.00 and that was the best I paid all year.

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Record Attendance Creates Record Prices
100% CLEARANCES WITH NEW HIGHS.....mike here is the auction summary...

February 22, 2013

NAFA, nor any other auction house in North America, has ever seen a buyer attendance for a fur sale such as we saw here in Toronto this week. Registration for NAFA’s 2013 winter sale was over 700 buyers, with 470 from Hong Kong/China, more than 100 from Russia and Greece and 50 Koreans. This, combined with buyers attending the sale from Turkey, Eastern Europe, North America and other European countries, meant our auction room was full to bursting each selling day.

Throughout the wild fur sale, Hong Kong/China was exceptionally active, but in many articles, we also enjoyed strong support from Russia and Greece. In the exclusive fashion category, we still saw excellent buying from the top fashion houses in Europe and North America.

NAFA’s wild fur promotion has been an important factor in increasing China’s buying of wild fur. It was only a few years ago that China showed very limited interest in wild fur. Today, with the huge amount that NAFA has now cumulatively invested in wild fur promotion, this has all completely changed. We have to recognize that fur is in fashion in China, where up until now, ranch raised mink was their number one article. Without NAFA’s wild fur promotional programs, it would not have been possible to sell articles like Fisher, Sable and most of the Raccoon into this important market at these levels. Coupled with the coldest winter in 28 years in China, this has created an unbelievably strong fur market.

In all of the long haired articles throughout our wild fur sale, the trimming trade was very active. This reflects the popularity of fur trim on all types of outerwear.

New highs were achieved for Fisher, which saw the traditional buyers having to compete with Chinese retail manufacturers for the first time. Prices increased 50% to 70% over February 2012 levels. The average price was $156.67 with the Top Lot sold for $350.00

Close to 100,000 Can/Am Sables also saw an incredible price increase over last February of 55% to 60%. Again, the traditional buying markets of Russia and Greece had to compete with Hong Kong/China, which dominated this sale. However, Russia and Greece still took their fair share of all of the goods offered. The average price was $144.29 with the Top Lot sold for $650.00.

Over 400,000 Raccoon sold 100% at an overall average of $31.20, compared to $16.90 last year, an increase of over 80%. However, the heavier, better sections quite often saw price increases of 100%. The influence from the trimming trade was felt throughout the Raccoon sale as they took the lion’s share of the goods. Here again, China dominated, with good support from Russia and Greece. This was not only a truly unbelievable accomplishment, but long overdue for this important article.

Muskrats advanced 10% over our very strong sale last February, with an average of $11.51. Again, China dominated in this important article. The Top Lot was sold for $54.00.

160,000 Beavers sold 100% at an Eastern average of $37.73 and a Western Average of $31.03. Price averages declined 18% overall from last year’s February very high Beaver sale. This result is somewhat better than expected and reflects the ongoing dressing problems for this article. Again, China dominated. The Top Lot was sold for $400.00.

Otters had a very strong sale, advancing over last year’s already high levels. Again, China dominated, with good support from Greece and Russia. Better quality Otters are now being sheared and used for men’s coats. The average price was $112.58 with the Top Lot sold for $260.00.

Lynx sold under very strong competition with Russia, Greece and China all in the mix to buy. This resulted in a 40% increase over last February. Nearly all of the Lynx will be used for trimming. The average price was $194.44 with the Top Lot sold for $525.00.

Lynx Cats produced new highs, with all major markets competing for this beautiful article, which is mostly used in the big sizes for trimming and the smaller sizes for garments. Greece and Russia dominated with good support from China. The average price for Westerns was $589.08 with the Top Lot sold for $3,000.00.

Coyotes sold exceptionally well with Italy, Canada and China competing aggressively for all sections. Premiums were paid throughout for heavier, better quality Westerns, which averaged $93.98 with the Top Lot sold for $1,400.00.

Red Foxes sold under strong competition with premiums paid for heavier goods, better colours. Again, China dominated with good support from Europe and Russia. The average price was $65.78 with the Top Lot sold for $340.00

The sale concluded today with Grey Foxes, which sold 100% under good competition at advancing prices, primarily to the trim trade. Again, China dominated. The average price was $45.91 with the Top Lot sold for $68.00.

The combination of the record attendance of buyers from all major markets, the fact that fur is fashion, especially in China and Russia, and the long cold winter in China, came together to generate the “perfect storm” for our producers.

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Like to see that 80/100 percent on everything might sell some next year.Been awake since 1:30 drinkn coffee wish it wasnt raining i woulda went hunting.But instead iwill watch 282 channels of BULL!#=?...........Guts all coffeed up and Gone!!!¡!

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Rex thanks for the report. That was shocking how much they went up. Hope they hold next year.

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rain here this morning..mike i like seeing those higher prices too.only problem is if the prices hold it will bring out every jack lighter out there..as low as our coon population was this year. i dont think our coon can take that kinda pressure.

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Your right about that. You will see the 4-wheelers running up and down the fence rows like some people I know do.

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Coons and Report

Thanks for report Rex. I didn't hunt much this year, but never saw eyes behind my dogs. What little hunting we did was at end of season. Enough guys hunt same places they are a bit thin in population where we hunt. Need more woods. Instead it gets less and less, should move to indiana as when took motorcycle trip saw over 100 when they were young hit on road. Didn't see that here.


Jeff A.