The Intermountain Fur Harvesters recently held a fur sale in northern Idaho. Here are some of the average fur prices from the auction: Beaver - $14 Bobcat - $263 Coyote - $47 Marten - $47 Muskrat - $2.73 Otter - $47 Mink - $9 Raccoon - $9 Red Fox - $22 Skunk - $10 Prices seemed in line with results of other recent auctions. Marten prices were … [Read more...]
Utah Trappers Association 2018 Fur Sale Price Report
The Utah Trappers Association held their annual fur sale this past weekend, and the place was packed with fur. Trappers anticipating high coyote and bobcat prices put in the extra effort to harvest a lot of fur. Similar to the results of the Colorado sale, there was a pretty wide range between low and high quality bobcats and coyotes, with buyers being a bit choosier. Here … [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...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 9
In this episode, I give a shout out to Meat Trapper, review the Coyote Trapping School video training, provide a fur price report with results from the latest Colorado sale, talk about my under ice beaver trapline, and review Herb Lenon's classic trapping instructional DVD from the 1930's. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
A Review of Trap Drags
Drags are a great way to anchor traps for a number of reasons. Basically, instead of keeping a trap anchored where it's set, a drag is designed to get hung up on brush, trees, and other objects while the caught animal leaves the set and heads for cover. It's a great way to conceal your catch from other trappers, while allowing caught furbearers to get under cover and lower … [Read more...]
Tax Time Tips for Trappers
I hate tax season. It's the time of year the reminds many of us unorganized types that we need to do a better job keeping records. That's because in any business, record keeping is key to minimizing your tax liability and only paying Uncle Sam what you legally owe. You may not realize this, but if you trap a significant amount of fur, your trapping activities are probably … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 8 – Under Ice Beaver Snaring
In this episode, we discuss under ice beaver snaring. I go over the three types of under ice beaver trapping, the reason to use snares, the advantages and drawbacks of snaring, and discuss several different types of under ice snaring. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Trappers Fur Sale Results: January 2018
Several districts of the Pennsylvania Trappers Association held fur sales this past month. Here are some results: … [Read more...]