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anyone ever do one of these? Is it worth it? Is there a market?

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.

I was wondering more along the lines of putting the fur up but thanks for the info.

The guard hairs are worth anywhere from $10 - $20 an ounce. you can just pluck them out. Takes just a couple of minutes.

Really??

I learned something new today. I would of never thought a porccupine would be worth a dime!

How many ounces would one get from a typical porcupine then? Where would people want to buy this at?

sounds interesting can't wait to hear more.

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

You can get a ounce or so off of a big adult. Not quills, but the long guard hairs. Take a good look a the high end paint brushes.

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?

Try finding a buyer in Eastern Montana or Western North Dakota. Kieth bought mine last year in Dickinson.

What did you get if you don't mind saying?

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.

that is really cool

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.