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1)    All measurements are taken from bottom of lip on front (belly) to squared off at bottom.
2)   A measurement is also done on the back if the nutria measured even 26".  
​      The back measurement has to be 26" from bottom of the eye. 
3)   This is also done on an even 23”, the back measurement has to be 23” from the bottom of the eye. 
  
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​ Grades:       
 
1)  Large 26" and up
2)  Med 23" up to 26"
3)  Small 20"up to 23"
4)  Under 20"  Kit Nutria
5)   26" up Pinhole (slightly damaged) with one or two hole in belly, no larger than a quarter, this was downgraded to a Medium price
6)   23" up to 26" Pinhole, with one or two hole in belly, no larger than a quarter, this was downgraded to a Small price
7)    20" up to 23" Pinhole, with one or two hole in belly, no larger than a quarter, this was downgraded to a Kit
8)    26" up Flat  & Damaged were three or more holes in belly, three or more holes in the back, poor quality fur
9)    23" up to 26" Flat and Damaged
10)  20 up to 23 " Flats and Damaged 
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  • Council
    • Louisiana Fur Council Meeting Schedule
    • Louisiana Fur Council Members
    • Louisiana Fur Annual Reports
  • Industry
    • Louisiana Trapping Regulations
    • Louisiana Fur Dealers
    • Tanning/Manufacturing
    • Shipping Louisiana Furs
  • Trapper Education
    • Trapping Courses & Resources
    • Louisiana Fur & Pelt Handling
    • Nutria Grading
    • Skull Cleaning
    • Trapping Benefits
    • Nutria Meat and Recipes
  • Outreach Education
    • Community Outreach
    • Louisiana Furbearers >
      • Beaver
      • Bobcat
      • Coyote
      • Gray Fox
      • Red Fox
      • Mink
      • Muskrat
      • Nutria
      • Opossum
      • Otter
      • Raccoon
      • Striped Skunk