I have never dressed one out but there is a small market for them. Last year the fur buyer in Dickinson was giving between $3 and $5 for porcupine carcasses depending upon size.
Thats some pretty cool info jamie!! Who would have thought that there is a market for porciupines anyhow Maybe when i see one i might have to see if he is willing to let me borrow some of those quills
Chris Lyon
My mind belongs to my work,
My heart belongs to my family,
BUT MY SOUL BELONGS TO THE COYOTES!!!
i never thought of that jamie thats a great point about the paint brushes. I will keep that in mind when i see one next time. Where would someone sell the guard hairs at? A local fur auction?
Chris Lyon
My mind belongs to my work,
My heart belongs to my family,
BUT MY SOUL BELONGS TO THE COYOTES!!!
You know I did not even weigh what I sold. I probably had a couple of ounces and sold it for about $10. I was just trying to unload the little that I had. I was told that the porcupines in Minnesota did not have the long guard hairs that they are looking for so I did not save much. the little I did have came from western North Dakota. I think if you did get a gallon zip lock bag full I would certainly get on the phone and call around to get the best offer.
If any one wants to get rid of their porkies I would be more than happy to purchase them. I offer upwards of $10.00 a piece depending on hair length and size. E-mail me and we can work something out. I live in glendive so eastern montana and western north dakota travel is not a problem. e-mail me and we can work something out. I usually like to get a couple hundred a year and this year is pretty slow.