Tanned Fur Project Report - Tim Caven
Tanned Fur Project of Minnesota Trappers Association
This is going to be a short report as it's late at night and there are many critters that need skinning in the fur shed. Recent donations to the Tanned Fur Project came from the following members and Conservation Officers:
MEMBERS
Pete Jonas - 4 Marten, 4 Ermine, 3 Beaver
Steve Ruchti - 3 Beaver
North American Fur Auctions - 2 Red Fox, 2 Mink, 2 Muskrat
Tim & Brent Sawatzky - 27 Skunk
Michael Von Rueden - 1 Coyote, 2 Raccoon, 1 Muskrat
Jeff Bengtson - 2 Skunk
Nancy & Erin Caven - 4 Coyote, 5 Raccoon, 20 Muskrat
Tim Caven - 40 Muskrat, 5 Raccoon
Rob Caven - 20 Muskrat, 5 Raccoon
Melby Fur Company - 2 Coyote, 2 Red Fox, 2 Grey Fox, 2 Mink
Jim Lais - 1 Otter, 6 Muskrat
Dick Doll - 1 Muskrat
Alan Golden - 2 Beaver
Deb Offerdahl - 2 Beaver
Dick Wilken - 2 Fisher
Dan Thorson - 1 Raccoon
CONSERVATION OFFICERS
Conservation Officer Jeff Johanson - 1 Raccoon
Conservation Officer Andy Schmidt - 3 Otter
Conservation Officer Jeff Humphrey - 3 Bobcat, 1 Fisher
Conservation Officer Scott Staples - 2 Otter, 2 Bobcat, 1 Fisher
Last year saw the lowest amount of fur donated in the past decade due to increasing fur prices. This is completely understandable however I very much want to see this excellent program survive and grow. Please toss a pelt or two the MTA way if you are able. I don't expect to see many muskrats donated this year, pick a specie that is lower in price such as beaver or grey fox and donate them.
The Tanned Fur Project continues to grow in popularity within our schools, Heritage Centers, Environmental Learning Centers and State Parks. Many school teachers request a set of fur well in advance to use as teaching aids in their History and Science classes. Our work with Safari Club International is growing and bringing hands on fur displays to teachers and students across the nation.
There are many ways that dry pelts, green skins, and carcass animals can be donated. If you have furs to donate we will figure out how to get them from you to me. Your district directors will assist you at any time.
Time to get to skinning. Wishing you all tight chains and full stretchers!!
Tim CavenTanned Fur Project Coordinator
Minnesota Trapline Products
ATTN: Tim Caven7444 C.R. 27 NW
Pennock, MN 56279
Email: pellethead@tds.net
Web: www.minntrapprod.com
Telephone: 320-599-4176
Fax: 320-599-4314