It appears that the fur market is not out of the woods yet. After a surprising spring recovery of fur prices that had been severely depressed for some time, many trappers had high expectations for the May fur sale. Unfortunately, the high March prices were not repeated in May. Here's a link to the results. Overall, prices weren't terrible, but did not continue the uptrend … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
New Hampshire Study Documents Higher Bobcat Numbers
A four year trapping and tagging study by the University of New Hampshire and NH Fish and Game is beginning to document a significant comeback in bobcat numbers in the state. As of late last month, UNH faculty and students, trappers and Fish & Game personnel involved in the effort had tagged 12 bobcats, collared them and taken small bits of tissue for DNA … [Read more...]
Are We Headed for Another Fur Boom?
Think the fur industry is on its way back and we'll see a boom in the fur economy in the next few years? It may not be out of the question. Take a look at this optimistic article on the future of the fur market: Furs Are Back With a Green Conscious With proper promotion and fashions trending toward fur garments, the trapping industry could see a huge expansion to keep up … [Read more...]
Fox Trapping Could Become Legal in North Carolina County
Due to an increase in animal damage problems that has resulted from an exploding coyote population, another local government in North Carolina will be requesting that fox trapping be made legal in their area. While trapping foxes is generally not legal in North Carolina, individual counties can request the North Carolina General Assembly allow fox harvest under special … [Read more...]