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...]
Mink, Mary and Me: Episode 66, Trapping Today Podcast
In this episode I go over one of the great trapping and wilderness adventure books of its time. Mink, Mary and Me was written by Chick Ferguson in 1946. Copies are expensive and tough to find, but I believe it's well worth the cost. Click here to find a copy of Mink, Mary & Me hardcover The book is now available on Kindle! Click here. … [Read more...]
Anti-Trapping in the Legislature: Episode 65, Trapping Today Podcast
In this episode, I talk about attempts to diminish or ban trapping in state legislatures across the country. It's a sad reality, but we trappers need to be vigilant to protect our right to continue doing what we love. On a lighter note, I talk about "The Stan Project", a Kickstarter campaign for a documentary series on Yukon Men's Stan Zuray. I mention an article on BC … [Read more...]
Study Looks to Shed Light on Wolverine Population (TBNewsWatch.com)
Source: Study looks to shed light on wolverine population in the Northwest (3 photos) - TBNewsWatch.com … [Read more...]
The Ethical Case for Wearing Fur (Quartzy)
Here's an interesting article that examines the environmental impacts of saying 'no' to natural renewable products like fur. Source: The ethical case for wearing leather, fur, and silk — Quartzy … [Read more...]
Kyle Kaatz: Episode 64, Trapping Today Podcast
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Kyle Kaatz from Kaatz Bros. Lures, trapping supply dealer, lure maker, author and entrepreneur. I always enjoy talking with Kyle, and hope you enjoy tuning in! … [Read more...]
Jim Gibb Interview (TimminsToday.com)
Here's an interview with well known Ontario trapper Jim Gibb. Source: Trapper, beekeeper, saw mill operator - Jim is a jack of all trades - TimminsToday.com … [Read more...]
Selling Fur – Jeremiah Wood
This article was originally published in the January 2019 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. It’s fur selling season. For trappers who spent late fall and early winter working hard to catch, skin, stretch and dry a pile of quality fur pelts, the last piece of the puzzle is figuring out where and how to market that fur. In the good old days of the fur boom, selling … [Read more...]