It looks like the fur market is finally back! This past weekend was a huge one for fur auctions, and the results are very encouraging. First off was the Fur Harvesters Auction February 19th sale in Seattle. Essentially every item offered for sale at the auction showed significant price advances from the previous auction. Most notably, muskrats averaged $8.50, and western … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
The Attempt to Ban Trapping in New Hampshire
A new bill introduced to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, is yet another backdoor attempt by animal rights activists to ban trapping. HB 1514 would essentially eliminate fur trapping by making it illegal to sell the fur of any trapped wild animal in the state. The bill was introduced after an outright trapping ban failed in the 2007 legislative session. Aside from … [Read more...]
River Otters Making a Comeback in Texas
Once a very rare sight, river otters are starting to appear more and more frequently in areas of Texas. DALLAS — River otters are popping up in Texas waterways where they haven't been seen in decades, giving wildlife officials hope that the rarely seen critter is on the comeback. The animals were believed to have been restricted to the Piney Woods of east Texas because of … [Read more...]