It appears that the economic crisis in Russia, weakness in other countries and a strong U.S. dollar have combined to put a huge damper on the already weak fur market this season. Here's the latest update from Groenewold Fur & Wool. Fur prices Raccoon: Cheap Chinese raccoon prices and the falling Ruble continue to hurt American raccoon. Muskrat: Cheap … [Read more...]
Maine Trappers Association Fur Auction Results: 12/2014
Below are fur price results from the Maine Trappers Association's annual Central Maine Fur Auction. Though not applicable to fur prices everywhere, this auction is held annually and can be a good indicator of what the fur market is going to bring the rest of the season. It's looking pretty poor. I was particularly disappointed to see the low marten and fisher … [Read more...]
Alaska Beaver Snaring Pics
Trapping Today reader James from Alaska shared some great pictures from his beaver trapline. James sets snares on poles at several locations in runs between the beaver house and feed bed. He's had great success so far. Thanks James! … [Read more...]
Indiana Considers Otter Trapping Season
After a successful re-introduction of river otters to the state, Indiana wildlife officials are considering a fur trapping season for otters for the first time in decades. INDIANAPOLIS — Efforts to restore Indiana's river otter population have been so successful over the last two decades that state wildlife officials say they need to cull the population. The Natural … [Read more...]
Maine IF&W Suspends Marten, Fisher Trapping to Protect Lynx
December 9, 2014 IFW News -- IFW Adopts Emergency Trapping Rule Changes In Northern Maine For Immediate Release: December 9, 2014 AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has implemented immediate trapping regulation changes through an emergency rule making process after two Canada lynx were killed in traps this fall. “We are taking … [Read more...]
Trappers Catch and Release Too!
Most folks don't realize that the foothold trap is a safe and humane method of capturing furbearers, and that we trappers have the ability to release our catch alive and well as the situation permits. For instance, Maine trappers are required to release Canada lynx that are often caught in their fox and coyote sets, and routinely do so with oversight from biologists. There are … [Read more...]
Raccoon Fur Handling Video Part 3 – Boarding
Boarding Boarding on Wire … [Read more...]