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 prices.
12-14-2014
Central Maine Chapter Fur Auction
Species…….Average…….Quantity
Beaver……..$13.90……….79
Bobcat……..$90.00………..1
Coyote……..$22.00……….42
Ermine……..$ 2.75……….10
Female fisher.$50.00……….13
Male Fisher…$42.00………. 7
Gray fox……$25.00………. 2
Marten……..$22.00……….32
Mink (M&F)….$10.75………138
Muskrat…….$ 4.92……..1007
Otter………$52.00……….21
Raccoon…….$ 7.00……….39
Red Fox…….$29.75……….37
Beaver castor.$31.50/lb…….13-3/4 lbs
Click here for Trapping Today’s 2014-15 Fur Market Forecast.
Stay tuned for more state fur auction results.
hey I live in sc but id like you to keep me updated, thanks have a merry Christmas and a happy new years
russ
hey can you keep me posted, thanks russ
Keep me updated
The quantity column looks wrong, or maybe it’s a formatting issue. One bobcat? 20 fisher? These cannot be grand totals for a whole auction.
Josh,
I believe those numbers are correct. It’s a small auction held early in the season, and most folks up here seem to send fur to NAFA. Bobcat numbers are low here as well. Though the quantities are low, I think they provide a good indicator of the general feel of the market right now, which is, unfortunately, quite poor. Hope it gets better!
I am a beginner trapper. Just keeping tabs on stuff. Thank you.
What is the prices in North Dakota?
Keep me updated thanks dennis