Here's another article about increasing demand for fur in China. While the fur market has languished in North America and Western Europe for decades due to shifting culture and animal rights activists, things are different in China. Source: While Gucci and Michael Kors ditch fur, China is eager for it — Quartzy … [Read more...]
Thompson fur table draws in over 140 trappers
While the atmosphere surrounding the 38th annual Thompson fur table was shrouded in uncertainty about the viability of the industry, the trappers who showed up still managed to get paid. Taking . . .Source: Thompson fur table draws in over 140 trappers … [Read more...]
Maine Fur Auction Results – December 2017
In the coming months, I'll be posting fur auction results from various regions to help give trappers an idea of how local fur prices are shaping up. The Maine Trappers Association held a Central Maine Fur Auction on December 10, 2017. Here are the results: 85 Beaver avg. $12.40 5 Bobcat avg. 61.40 57 Coyote avg. $20.00 10 Ermine avg. not determined 7 Male Fisher avg. … [Read more...]
Trapping of bears, cougars to be allowed in southern Sask. – Saskatchewan – CBC News
The Saskatchewan government is going to allow the trapping of cougars and black bears in the southern part of the province.Source: Trapping of bears, cougars to be allowed in southern Sask. - Saskatchewan - CBC News … [Read more...]
Fur Coats Are Coming Back. Don’t Hate Until You Try One. – Willamette Week
Fur was made by nature to keep the elements away, and even in a rainy climate that occasionally drops two feet of snow, it will keep you toasty.Source: Fur Coats Are Coming Back. Don’t Hate Until You Try One. - Willamette Week … [Read more...]
North Dakota’s 1st Otter Season Closed After Limit Reached | North Dakota News |
Source: North Dakota's 1st Otter Season Closed After Limit Reached | North Dakota News | US News … [Read more...]
Pulling the Marten Line
Beaver Foothold Trapping: Front Foot or Back?
"You want a front foot or a back foot catch?" That was the question from a professional beaver trapper here in nothern Maine when I asked for advice on foothold beaver trapping. To be honest, I really hadn't thought about it much....I just wanted to catch the beaver! Beaver trapping with footholds can be extremely effective in open water. At its most basic level, you're … [Read more...]