Ohio Fur Auction Results The Ohio State Trappers Association held a fur auction on March 14, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver – $9.14 average, with 55 sold. Red Fox – $17.43 average, with 40 sold. Gray Fox - $8.36 average, with 11 sold. Raccoon – $3.81 average, with 1530 sold. Coyote – $12.17 average, with 100 sold. Opossum - … [Read more...]
Colorado Fur Auction Results: February 2015
The Colorado Trappers Association held a fur auction on February 12, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver – $15.46 average, with 170 sold. Red Fox – $30.80 average, with 182 sold. Gray Fox - $17.00 average, with 87 sold. Raccoon – $11.16 average, with 698 sold. Coyote – $40.74 average, with 1614 sold. Possum - $13.00 average, with 7 … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Fur Market Update – February 2015
We're part way through the fur selling season, and the predicted slump in the fur market is being reflected in both local and international auction prices. We knew things would be tough this winter, but many of us trap regardless of fur prices. Still, the low prices have undoubtedly kept selling volume down. Many folks either cut way back on their trapping or are holding on … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Fur Auction Results: January 2015
The Pennsylvania Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 18th, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Wild Mink – $7.33 - $13.45 average, with 92 sold. Red Fox – $22.38 average, with 125 sold. Gray Fox - $15.37 average, with 64 sold. Raccoon – $9.04 average, with 642 sold. Coyote – $17.55 average, with 29 sold. Muskrat - $6.20 average, … [Read more...]
Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania Fur Auction Results: January 2015
Indiana Fur Auction Results The Indiana State Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 10, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver - $9.65 - $11.00 average, with 43 sold. Wild Mink – $7.28 - $11.21 average, with 16 sold. Red Fox – $20.55 average, with 11 sold. Gray Fox - $15.75 average, with 32 sold. Raccoon – $2.02 - $12.71 … [Read more...]
West Virginia Fur Auction Results – January 2015
The West Virginia Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 11, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Wild Mink – $10.00 average, with 12 sold. Red Fox – $19.55 average, with 66 sold. Gray Fox - $18.21 average, with 26 sold. Raccoon – $5.15 average, with 297 sold. Coyote – $14.61 average, with 40 sold. Muskrat - $5.43 average, with 106 … [Read more...]
Groenewold’s Latest Fur Market Update
It appears that the economic crisis in Russia, weakness in other countries and a strong U.S. dollar have combined to put a huge damper on the already weak fur market this season. Here's the latest update from Groenewold Fur & Wool. Fur prices Raccoon: Cheap Chinese raccoon prices and the falling Ruble continue to hurt American raccoon. Muskrat: Cheap … [Read more...]
Maine Trappers Association Fur Auction Results: 12/2014
Below are fur price results from the Maine Trappers Association's annual Central Maine Fur Auction. Though not applicable to fur prices everywhere, this auction is held annually and can be a good indicator of what the fur market is going to bring the rest of the season. It's looking pretty poor. I was particularly disappointed to see the low marten and fisher … [Read more...]