Uncertainty kills luxury. As trappers and producers of wild fur, we have to do our best to help the world get rid of this uncertainty as soon as possible. [Read More]
The Market Report
Fur Market Report April-May 2020: Coronavirus Looms Large Over Fur Auctions
The uncertainty that has loomed over the trade remains, as the game has changed since North American Fur Auctions announced it would not be collecting and selling wild fur, in addition to the evolving coronavirus pandemic. [Read More]
Fur Market Report February 2020: A New Year, A New Era
The year 2020 will be a year of change, and we can probably state that the greatest uncertainty about the fur market is happening right now. [Read More]
Fur Market Report January 2020: Major Change Coming to Auction Players
If you have followed this fur market report for a while, you are well aware of how tough the conditions have been in the fur world. The impact of NAFA’s disappearance from the auction world is difficult to evaluate at this time. Undoubtedly, all of the historically loyal shippers to NAFA will have to develop new relationships and find new buyers for their skins. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2019: Get Creative to Find Profit and Save Your Season
The rumors of more difficult times ahead are growing again as trappers are busy harvesting fur all over Canada and the United States. November and December are prime months for prime fur, and in most jurisdictions, these two months are when the majority of the fur is harvested. [Read More]
Fur Market Report November 2019: A Few Things to Look Forward to This Season
November is prime time for trapping, and by now everyone is out laying steel or checking traps! The crisp air, the early morning frost on the grass, the fresh smell of dirt and mud as we dig those dirtholes or pocket sets, all contribute to the overall experience. [Read More]
March 2018 Fur Market Report
First Wild Fur Auction of Year Prices are what we predicted but beaver castor is booming! By Serge Lariviére Selling season is now upon us for real and most trappers have finished harvesting terrestrial species for now. There will still … [Read More]
October 2017 Fur Market Report
By Serge Lariviére Fall is here and trapping seasons all over North America are about to begin. By now, every trapper out there has a plan, either to take advantage of the money species such as western coyotes and western … [Read More]
September 2017 Fur Market Report
Cats and Western Coyotes Lead Market Toronto auction confirms trends; Russians still not buying fur By Serge Lariviére Selling season is now over and most of us have been seeing the impact of lower fur prices at conventions we attend. … [Read More]
August 2017 Fur Market Report
From East to West, Coyotes Are Hot Parka market drives huge demand for song dogs By Serge Lariviére Since my last report in the June/July issue of Trapper and Predator Caller, two major wild fur sales have occurred: one at … [Read More]