Demand for high quality fur plays an important role in the economy of Canada's Northwest Territories, where many people supplement their income by running a trapline. For some, trapping is their sole source of income throughout the winter. In the NWT, the prime target species are marten and lynx, and prices for those two species are in great shape this year. Read about NWT … [Read more...]
Harvesting ‘Coons For More Than Just Their Fur
In Illinois, hunters and trappers can sell the carcasses of raccoons that they capture for fur. This gives trappers a better return for their effort, allows residents to acquire a healthy source of protein at a very low cost, and helps control the population of critters that abound in suburban areas throughout the state. Most people who buy the 'coons are those who grew up in … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Considers Fisher, Otter Trapping Seasons
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the possibility opening a season for the limited trapping of fisher, and potentially otter sometime in the future. Both species have very healthy populations in parts of the state, and experts believe that they can withstand limited harvest. Northeast Region biologist Tom Hardisky had this to say: “When it comes to trapping … [Read more...]
Mink Page Added
Check out the new mink species page recently added to the site. The page highlights some general mink biology and habits, as well as some mink trapping information. Access the page by clicking on the Furbearers link at the top of this page, and then clicking on the text link below the mink picture. You can also view the page by clicking here. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
January Fur Auction Results Are In
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...]
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...]