Mepps asks all squirrel hunters to please recycle their squirrel tails.
We have been buying the tails of fox, black and gray squirrels
for more than three decades; they are used to dress the hooks of our spinners.
Hundreds of other materials, both natural and synthetic, have been tested,
and nothing else works as well. We will pay up to 26 cents for each tail,
depending on quantity and quality. If you would like to exchange the tails for Mepps lures,
their cash value is doubled.
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NOTE: Mepps is only interested in recycling tails taken from squirrels that have
been harvested for the table. We do not advocate taking squirrels strictly for their tails.
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Most folks that send us squirrel tails double their value by trading them for Mepps lures.
All-in-all, not a bad deal. They get a great day afield and get to enjoy the stew, too.
Then they take the part they used to throw away, offer it to us to recycle and we send
them Mepps spinners in return. What a deal!
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Shipping refunded on 50 tails or more. Ship by UPS or First Class mail only.
No refund on insurance charges or service fees charged by independent mailing services.
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For all good quality tails we pay the following:
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Gray, Fox & Black Squirrel Tails
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under 100--16¢ each
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over 100--19¢ each
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over 500--21¢ each
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over 1000--22¢ each
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Premium Tails
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under 100--20¢ each
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over 100--23¢ each
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over 500--25¢ each
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over 1000--26¢ each
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You can double the cash value of your tails by exchanging them for Mepps spinners from our catalog.
If you don't have a Mepps catalog you can go here for a
FREE Mepps Fishing Guide.
Once your Guide has arrived, you can send us the tails and tell us exactly what lures you want.
If, after looking over the care and handling instructions below, you have any other questions,
. We're always happy to hear from you.
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- Tails are best on squirrels taken after October 1st.
- Do NOT remove the bone from the tail. Deboned and split tails have no value.
- Salt the butt end of the tail generously. Use either dry salt or dip in a strong saltwater solution.
- Be sure the tail is straight before drying. Tails that dry in a curled position cannot be used.
- Keep tails away from flies. Best storage is in a freezer. Do not send tails that have been exposed to flies.
- Do not put tails in a plastic bag for storage or shipment. They could heat up and spoil.
- The best time to ship is during cold weather months (Jan, Feb, & Mar). Dried squirrel tails may be shipped anytime.
- Put your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and tail count inside each package.
- Send your tails to:
Sheldons', Inc.
626 Center St.
Antigo, WI 54409-2496
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Please Note: It is illegal to sell squirrel tails in the states of CA, ID, OR and TX
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