We've had some requests for fur handling videos recently, so I thought I would post a few that I've found on YouTube as part of a new fur handling series. We'll start off with raccoon, with three short coon handling videos from the guys at Coon Creek Outdoors. … [Read more...]
Bobcat Fur Farm Comes to Montana
Though they have declined significantly over the years, fur farms still make up a huge part of the fur industry. Most of the farms raise mink or foxes. Only two bobcat fur farms are known to exist in the world, and one of them is soon to be in Montana. Here's the story: Bobcat fur farm moves to Fergus County Larry Schultz inspects one of the pens in the … [Read more...]
Maine Hunters, Trappers Prevail in Bear Referendum
From the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance: In a ballot initiative with national repercussions, Maine voters once again sent an unmistakable message to animal-rights extremists: stay out of our state. For the second time in 10 years, Maine voters resoundingly rejected a ballot initiative backed and bankrolled by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Throughout the battle … [Read more...]
Wild Hog Control: Trapping More Effective Than Hunting
Wild hog populations are out of control in the United States, and it's estimated that they cause $1.5 billion worth of damage nationwide. Research in Mississippi indicates that hunter harvest of hogs is not adequate to control their populations, but trapping holds some promise. From the Mississippi Business Journal: Traps can remove a greater number of pigs from an area … [Read more...]
Bob Noonan on Bear Trapping
On Tuesday November 4th, Maine voters will decide whether to ban the use of bait, hounds and traps to hunt bears in the state. Perhaps the most misunderstood of these methods is bear trapping. Bob Noonan explains bear trapping well in his Lewiston Sun Journal article: Bear trapping is heavily regulated. A special bear trapping permit is required, and is available only to … [Read more...]
Trapping Today’s 2014-15 Fur Market Forecast
Note: This is an earlier fur market report. Click Here to see the 2015-16 Fur Market Update. It's that time of year again. Days are getting shorter, the weather is cooling and trappers are preparing to take to the field and catch some fur. As always, questions about this year's fur market and prices abound. Here's what we can gather about the market and … [Read more...]
Missouri Trappers Association February 2014 Fur Auctions
Missouri Fur Auction Results Below are results from the two Missouri Trappers Association fur auctions in February 2014: February 8, 2014 Auction Beaver – $15.12 average, with 94 sold. Wild Mink – $13.17 average, with 26 sold. Red Fox – $36.56 average, with 58 sold. Gray Fox - $20.20 average, with 10 sold. Raccoon – $12.89 average, with 2054 sold. Coyote – … [Read more...]
Nevada Trappers Association February 2014 Fur Auction Results
Nevada Fur Auction Results The Nevada Trappers Association held a fur auction on the weekend of February 21st, 2014. Below are some highlights from the auction: Beaver – $16.46 average, with 181 sold. Red Fox – $47.43 average, with 5 sold. Gray Fox - $26.33 average, with 1252 sold. Coyote – $32.50 average, with 746 sold. Muskrat - $8.03 average, with 899 … [Read more...]