Trapping is An Important Part of Northwest Territories Economy

Demand for high quality fur plays an important role in the economy of Canada’s Northwest Territories, where many people supplement their income by running a trapline.  For some, trapping is their sole source of income throughout the winter.  In the NWT, the prime target species are marten and lynx, and prices for those two species are in great shape this year.  Read about NWT fur prices in this article from the Northern News Service Online.