Momentum and early indicators are pointing to another very strong year for fur prices Trappers have been waiting for a season like this one for years. In years past, every trapper went out, caught fur and hoped to reach … [Read More]
The Market Report
Fur Market Report: Volume of Fur Expected to Rise
Signs point to strong prices, but climate and market reaction to higher output remain unknowns Anxiety often culminates as we approach trapping seasons. With the high prices of last year, every trapper in the country is excited and anxious. We’re excited because … [Read More]
FHA Sale Closes Major Wild Fur Auctions for the Season
The Fur Harvesters Auction sale that concluded earlier this week is the last major wild fur sale of the season. Following the June 18 sale, FHA reported an all-time historical gross sales record for the season. “The highlight of the sale … [Read More]
NAFA Sale Clearances High, Fur Prices Down
While clearances remained high, prices at the North American Fur Auctions sale held last week were lower for most species than they were at the record-breaking NAFA sale held in February. This reflects an expected trend that Trapper & Predator Caller … [Read More]
Fur Prices Decline at Latest Fur Harvesters Auction Sale
Fur Harvesters Auction has released the results of the sale they held earlier this week. While clearances remained high, prices did drop a little on most species. The declining prices were not unexpected. Trapper & Predator Caller‘s fur market expert, Serge … [Read More]
Fur Harvesters Auction March Sale Results Posted
Fur Harvesters Auction held a fur sale on March 21 and 22. The results were posted on their site. Here are the results in chart form: The next FHA auction will be on May 19-20. The next North American Fur … [Read More]
NAFA Reports Growth in Fur Offerings
The Wild Fur Newsletter released by North American Fur Auctions today included an interesting chart. The chart, which I included below, shows significant increases in quantity for nearly every species offered at NAFA auctions over the last three years. This year, … [Read More]
Fur Harvesters Auction Sale Results Posted
The final Fur Harvesters Auction sale of 2012 was held this week. The results were posted today and are included below. Make sure to check out the August Trapper & Predator Caller issue, available in late July, for a look … [Read More]
Mark Your Calendars: 2013 NAFA Fur Auction Dates Set
With the 2012 fur sale season winding down, North American Fur Auctions has announced the preliminary auction schedule for 2013. Here are the dates: Feb. 17 to 23 (on show Feb. 12) May 28 – June 4 (on show May 24) Sept. … [Read More]
NAFA Reports Record Raccoon and Coyote Sales
The North American Fur Auctions sale that concluded this weekend saw prices come down slightly for most wild fur compared to sales results from the February auction, but the organization reported record numbers of raccoon and coyote pelts were sold. … [Read More]
