Quote:
So the fur buyer will still buy them when they aren't in prime, but won't pay quite as much?
In my area, the coyotes are prime around mid December. After that they begin to break down because the fur is no longer being fed by blood. Most of this breakdown is due to the environment and other coyotes.
The coyotes in my area have good fur starting around the middle of November. It is this period from mid November until mid December I am talking about. Prior to this period, the hides aren't as thick and contain less fur. The fur is able to be sold, but at a reduced price. This period begins around the end of October.
Hope this helps.
Randy