Fur Market Report Summer 2021: Muskrat Prices, the First Sign of Market Recovery?

For the first time in a long time we are showing some positive signs in the market. Market recovery will take some time, and as you ponder what to do next season, remember to harvest pelts at maximum maturity. When markets struggle, only the very best skins sell, so time your harvest as best you can. [Read More]

Fur Market Report April-May 2021: Vaccines & Castor Glands, Hot Topics This Spring

The year 2020 is finally over and for many people, it will be a year to forget. The COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly in March of 2020, and we are now basically one year later and still trying to overcome this invisible enemy. Luckily for most of us, trapping was still an option, and it was a fantastic activity when you could hardly do anything indoors anyway. [Read More]

Fur Market Report January 2021: Western Cats and Coyotes Reveal Upcoming Market

The biggest bulk of the fur in North America is harvested in November and December, but most commercial fur seasons usually run into January and February. But, November and December are the biggest months, so by now you can say that most of what will hit the market in 2021 is already in fur sheds on stretchers or in freezers. [Read More]

Fur Market Report November 2020: Recent Large Auction Reveals Trends for the Season

There’s no doubt about it, times are tough for everyone in the fur industry, and at this time every trapper is wondering what to expect for this fall. Of course, the cold temperatures that we feel in the mornings tell us that autumn is around the corner, and the next month will be geared toward getting the final details ready for the season. [Read More]

Fur Market Report October 2020: Strange Days Leading Up To Trapping Season

It is extremely hard to believe what is happening worldwide right now, and just as hard to believe how our very own trade is paralyzed. We are now about to enter the trapping season of 2020 and the fur from 2019 is still, for the most part, unsold. [Read More]

Fur Market Report September 2020: Castor Glands in High Demand

Basically the entire world of fur sales has stalled for the last several months because of COVID-19 pandemic. No big international fur auctions were held yet in 2020, and the entire world is too busy fighting the pandemic and adjusting operations. Business in almost all fields has been more difficult, laborers have to be spaced from their coworkers, more sanitary measures and hardly any international travel, so fur sales are on hold. [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]

Editor’s Call: A Little Elbow Room

Falling fur prices are a bummer, but there’s some positive news   By Jim Spencer It’s just my opinion, but the recent downward adjustment in fur prices isn’t altogether a bad thing. Sure, it’s nice to sell green raccoons for … [Read More]