Frequently Asked Questions

We are located in the heart of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri on a 19-acre farm.   While we do not have a brick-and-mortar storefront, we can be found at fairs or you can ask about our products directly.  

Please send an email to  realskinandbones@gmail.com

Most of the furs we sell are from animals we have caught, harvested, and processed ourselves.  We frequently receive requests to capture animals that are causing damage, or are locally over-abundant.  We catch these animals on private lands at the request of the landowner or other wildlife officials.  

We follow all state and federal regulations, including proper permitting.  We only use abundant animals.  We also only use capture devices that are approved by the Best Management Practices for Trapping program, a standard that meets the guidelines establish through the International Agreement on Humane Trap Standards and endorsed by the AVMA.   

Yes.  There are numerous state and federal regulations and we follow these closely.  We value the important work of our fish and wildlife agencies and cooperate with these officials as we have the shared goal of responsible and sustainable management of wild resources.  

When we capture animals, we are using devices approved by the Best Management Practices for Trapping program, a standard that meets the guidelines establish through the International Agreement on Humane Trap Standards and endorsed by the AVMA. These are same standards that are used by agencies and universities to capture animals for relocation or study with radio collars.  These methods are designed to minimize distress and maximize selectivity.  Devices are checked every day, at first light, to minimize the time an animal is held.  

Nothing is wasted on our farm.  The fur is often a by-product, much like leather is for cattle.  Many of these animals can be eaten, like raccoons and beavers.  While a coyote doesn't make a good meal (to us at least), often these animals are taken because they are causing problems (the state does not endorse relocating abundant carnivores).   When this happens, we want to use all parts of the animal, including the fur and bones.  Between us, and our pets and livestock, everything is utilized.