Here's the latest (June 2012) report from NAFA about the current state of the wild fur market following the most recent auction. Wild Fur Market Eases NAFA’s May Sale attracted the largest attendance of international buyers in recent memory, which resulted in record quantities of wild fur being sold. The wild fur sale began with an offering of approximately 20,000 Lynx Cats … [Read more...]
Wolf Hunting, Trapping to Begin in Wisconsin
In addition to Idaho, Montana and Minnesota, trappers will likely be able to pursue wolves in Wisconsin this fall. Recent wolf delisting by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has turned over wolf management to the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Wisconsin season would include managed hunting and trapping, with a goal to reduce the wolf population to a more publicly … [Read more...]
NAFA June 2012 Wild Fur Sale Results
Below are some highlights from North American Fur Auctions' June 2012 Wild Fur Sale. Saturday June 2nd marked NAFA's first day of its June Wild Fur Sale. According to NAFA, they have put together "one of the largest and best offerings of wild fur in recent memory". No doubt this large offering is in response to upward trending wild fur prices over the past year. The … [Read more...]
Montana, Minnesota to Open Wolf Trapping Seasons
Recent developments within the Minnesota legislature and the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will allow the public to trap for wolves in the two states for the first time in decades. Wolf management was transferred from the federal government to the state of Minnesota in January when the population was removed from the Endangered Species List. The state is now … [Read more...]
NAFA February 2012 Fur Auction Results
North American Fur Auctions has had an exciting week of fur sales. The good news for trappers is that the fur market appears to be up significantly. See the press releases below for more information. NAFA February 16, 2012 Auction Results NAFA February 17, 2012 Auction Results NAFA February 18, 2012 Auction Results NAFA February 19, 2012 Auction Results NAFA February 20, … [Read more...]
Ancient Hudson’s Bay Company Film to be Restored
The Hudson's Bay Company is, undoubtedly, the most historic and influential company in the history of the fur trade. Through the remarkable effort of a few dedicated folks, a historic film of some of the Company's history in Canada is being resurrected. Here's some background from the folks at Return of the Far Fur Country. In 1919, the Hudson’s Bay Company was approaching … [Read more...]
North Dakota Trapper Targets Muskrats
Muskrat trapping is a lot of fun. And it's becoming more rewarding with increasing pelt prices over the past couple of years. But for most trappers, the experience trumps the financial considerations of trapping. Nat Bornsen is a North Dakota trapper who targets muskrats. Click here to read Nat's story. … [Read more...]
Fox Fur Prices May Encourage NWT Trappers
Recent record-high prices for fox pelts may cause more trappers in Northwest Territories (Canada) and beyond to target fox in their operations. Here's an excerpt from a CTV News article that reports on the high prices: The Northwest Territories government is hoping record prices for fox fur pelts will encourage northern trappers to target the critters and keep a check on the … [Read more...]