Some guys do live market in NC. I advise against it....just supports the lobby that is smothering the trappers there.
I know nothing about the live market in NC, or how the majority of the populace feels about the live-market, so to say anything about it would be useless.
However, in LA the governor signed a law stating that the running of foxes/coyotes was part of the 'states heritage'. The senate vote was 36-1, the 1 being the senator from NO, that supports all the tree-hugger bills. Since this is a law that went thru the legislature and not the Wildlife and Fisheries dept., it will take legislative action to reverse it. Not saying it cant be reversed, but it will require a lot more effort.
Some years the fur market is good and like this year, it isnt. The prices we get for southern fur is very low and without the live market, trapping wouldnt pay for itself.
I'm not arguing with the advice you gave 45, just stating what the situation is, here in La.
