Damage control pricing

[H380]

I have a dilemma..I did some coyote snaring close to home last year just to keep my self occupied and try and help out the local pheasant population. I didnt do my regular distant long line of 3 baits where its a 40 mile round trip doe to low fur price .The landowners at those spots now have coyote problems in their cow herds and are wanting me back this coming winter.I don't mind donating free labor of catching these coyotes but At current prices I can't cover even my fuel cost . What would be a fair charge to them for my efforts ?

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[TrapperMike]

I’ve talked to a number of trappers who have been approached by farmers and acreage owners with the same predicament. The said that the owners all offered and agreed to pay $100 per coyote. I guess with the price of calves and the emotional price of losing a pet it makes sense.

[H380]

Originally Posted by TrapperMike

I’ve talked to a number of trappers who have been approached by farmers and acreage owners with the same predicament. The said that the owners all offered and agreed to pay $100 per coyote. I guess with the price of calves and the emotional price of losing a pet it makes sense.

Wow...takes my breath away !! I know calves are pricey now ,but I just can't ask that much ,I mean I'm catching 75 -80 dogs in these 3 spots ,that would be like in the good old days as for the money .. I thank you for your comment ,it does give me somewhere to start at .

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[Northwinds]

I fully understand the issue at hand and can appreciate h-380's position.If it was me,I would set up and help the guys out for nothing in hopes it helped to secure access down the road.Farmers talk, trust me.If somebody does something to them word gets around fast, but if you help them out at their time of need it will open more doors .But that's just me!

[H380]

Originally Posted by Northwinds

I fully understand the issue at hand and can appreciate h-380's position.If it was me,I would set up and help the guys out for nothing in hopes it helped to secure access down the road.Farmers talk, trust me.If somebody does something to them word gets around fast, but if you help them out at their time of need it will open more doors .But that's just me!

Good call , I've snared their places for 6 years now ,1 offered fuel last year for me to come the last week of the season. Summer like weather but I went and setup and caught 3 in 2 checks .. access isn't a problem ,friendship isn't a problem and I don't mind helping out either but would like to at least cover some expense ..thanks for the reply .

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[Dewey Cox]

Just spit balling...
Charge them what you'd expect to sell the coyotes for in a year it is worth your while?

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[H380]

Beef is good ,but I butcher 3 of my own each year for personal and family use, got lots of that ...

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