We're part way through the fur selling season, and the predicted slump in the fur market is being reflected in both local and international auction prices. We knew things would be tough this winter, but many of us trap regardless of fur prices. Still, the low prices have undoubtedly kept selling volume down. Many folks either cut way back on their trapping or are holding on … [Read more...]
Trappers Slowed by Fur Market Woes
Patrick Whittle of the AP recently wrote a good article on Maine trapper Brian Cogill and the current state of the fur market. Tall, husky, barrel-chested, with a bushy auburn beard and a rosy complexion, he tromps through the forest to check traps capable of killing an animal within five minutes. Stepping onto a frozen pond, he chips through 4 inches of ice, reaches into the … [Read more...]
Fur Harvesters Auction Results: January 2015
From Fur Harvesters Auction, January 2015: (click here for detailed fur price results) As has been the case for countless years, North Bay once again opened the wild fur market this 2015 season. Fur Harvesters no longer offers fisher, marten, lynx or lynx cats (bobcat) on this season opening auction. These high endluxury articles are produced in smaller numbers and it is far … [Read more...]
NAFA Fur Market Update: January 2015
Here's the latest fur market update from NAFA. They just concluded their first sale of the season. Perhaps at some point I'll provide my real-world interpretation of the spin, but for now, here it is straight from them: North American Fur Auctions Wild Fur Market Update January 30, 2015 We have just concluded our limited offering, January 2015 wild fur sale, which … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Fur Auction Results: January 2015
The Pennsylvania Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 18th, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Wild Mink – $7.33 - $13.45 average, with 92 sold. Red Fox – $22.38 average, with 125 sold. Gray Fox - $15.37 average, with 64 sold. Raccoon – $9.04 average, with 642 sold. Coyote – $17.55 average, with 29 sold. Muskrat - $6.20 average, … [Read more...]
Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania Fur Auction Results: January 2015
Indiana Fur Auction Results The Indiana State Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 10, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver - $9.65 - $11.00 average, with 43 sold. Wild Mink – $7.28 - $11.21 average, with 16 sold. Red Fox – $20.55 average, with 11 sold. Gray Fox - $15.75 average, with 32 sold. Raccoon – $2.02 - $12.71 … [Read more...]
West Virginia Fur Auction Results – January 2015
The West Virginia Trappers Association held a fur auction on January 11, 2015. Below are some highlights from the auction: Wild Mink – $10.00 average, with 12 sold. Red Fox – $19.55 average, with 66 sold. Gray Fox - $18.21 average, with 26 sold. Raccoon – $5.15 average, with 297 sold. Coyote – $14.61 average, with 40 sold. Muskrat - $5.43 average, with 106 … [Read more...]
NAFA’s January 14, 2014 Fur Market Update
Here's the latest from North American Fur Auctions on the current state of the fur market. In short, expect the continued depressed market that we predicted earlier for most items except for coyote, red fox and a few other items used for trim. Wild Fur Market Update January 14, 2015 Our wild fur market needs to be split into three categories: the Trimming market; the … [Read more...]