North American Fur Auctions and Fur Harvesters Auctions both recently held their January sales, and with the exception of raccoon, fur prices are generally average to slightly below average. Raccoon was the only item that really looked good in both auctions, generally averaging over $20, and selling at around 100%. The supply of raccoons is short and demand is … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2008
Minnesota Woman Holds Beaver Skinning Title
Minnesota woman Kay Bachman has skinned more than 150,000 beavers in her lifetime, and holds the title for fastest beaver skinner in the land! Got your attention yet trappers? Read more here … [Read more...]
Illinois DNR Offers Online Trapper Education Course
Young trappers in Illinois are required to take a state-sponsored trapper education course before obtaining a trapping license. In addition to the traditional 8-hour instructional course, trappers now have the option to take a new 4-hour online course and 4 hours of "in-class" instruction. The new online trapper education course is offered at www.trappered.com All trappers, … [Read more...]
Destroying The Myth
Destroying the Myth is a 10-minute video filmed in 2004 and distributed by the National Trappers Association, which explains the use of the foothold trap used commonly by trappers. The video describes the use of foothold traps to capture and relocate animals in wildlife restoration projects, as well as the use of these traps to harvest animals for their fur. It shows tons of … [Read more...]