The market for coyote pelts remains strong, with 100% selling at advancing levels in North American Fur Auctions' first major fur sale of the year. Western heavy coyotes averaged $104, almost identical to last year's February/March results, and up from the later auctions. It's uncertain how long this hot market will continue, but a shortage of coyotes in the major fur … [Read more...]
Podcast #60: Garrett Volk from Volk Furs on the Market for Coyote Pelts
In this episode, I chat with Garrett Volk from Volk Furs up in North Dakota. Garrett is in the center of one of the hottest coyote markets we've ever seen, and specializes in buying western heavy coyotes. We talk about pelt quality, what makes a good coyote, things trappers can do to maximize the value of harvested furs, and his new fur manufacturing business. Find Volk Furs … [Read more...]
Why Are Fur Prices So Low?
The long period of depressed fur prices will continue into the 2019 fur selling season. Fur prices have been low for a long time now. The period of low prices fur harvesters have been experiencing over the past few years has lasted longer than most anyone in the fur business can remember. And most fur items will likely continue to struggle throughout this season. There … [Read more...]
2018-2019 Fur Prices: Trapping Today’s Fur Market Forecast
Fur prices for most items are expected to continue their multi-year slump into the 2019 fur selling season. Why are fur prices so low? In short, we're dealing with a combination of poor economies in Russia and China, low oil prices, and oversupply of ranched fur all at the same time. It's the perfect storm. Click here for a more detailed explanation of the low fur prices, … [Read more...]
2018 Fur Prices: NAFA July Fur Auction Results
The July auction at North American Fur Auctions was the combination of a couple of unfortunate realities in the fur market. Demand is low for fur, and we just had a big fur auction two months prior. As most expected, results of this auction were fairly poor, with a few small bright spots. At this point, it tough to know for sure how the winter 2018-2019 fur market will shape … [Read more...]
2018 Fur Prices: Fur Harvesters May Auction Results
Just a few days after the North American Fur Auctions sale, Fur Harvesters held their May 2018 auction. For the most part, results were similar to the NAFA sale, which showed pretty much flat line prices similar to the entire 2018 fur selling season. The better Eastern beaver averaged $14.31, which is poor, but an improvement from past sales. Western and 3rd Section … [Read more...]
2018 Fur Prices: NAFA February Auction Results
North American Fur Auctions kicked off their 2018 auction season with a sale of wild fur beginning on February 26th. Despite a tough fur market, a large percentage of the offered fur sold, with the exception of raccoon and fox. Coyotes were the highlight of the sale, with prices advancing to even higher levels, and increased demand from buyers throughout the world. It … [Read more...]
Colorado Trappers Fur Sale Price Report: February 2018
The Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters Association held its annual fur auction recently, and moved a LOT of fur. This auction has become very popular and has grown immensely. Its proximity to high quality coyotes and bobcats, as well as excellent promotion and execution of the auction by key Association members, has made this sale a huge success despite a tough fur … [Read more...]