Price Averages From Latest Fur Auctions Released

North American Fur Auctions and Fur Harvesters Auction held fur sales in recent weeks. The results of the auctions are listed below. NAFA Wild Fur Sale — May 19 to May 21, 2014 FHA Wild Fur Sale — June 1 … [Read More]

Fur Market Report: Prices Expected to Decline Further

This is an excerpt from Trapper & Predator Caller‘s June-July 2014 Fur Market Report. By Serge Lariviére Let’s face it: We are on a down wave in the fur market. On the radar? Expect further decline in pelt prices with … [Read More]

FHA Auction Results: Fur Prices Down 35 to 50 Percent From 2013

The Fur Harvesters Auction sale held in mid-March saw reduced prices from 2013 results. Averages were down 35 to 50 percent, according to an FHA news release. Read below for the full release and the species-by-species fur price breakdown: A … [Read More]

NAFA Sale Sees Lower Prices

The North American Fur Auctions sale held last month saw reduced prices for most furbearer species. Herman Jansen, NAFA’s managing director, has more in his report from the auction: WARM WINTER IN RUSSIA AND CHINA AFFECTS FUR MARKET It is … [Read More]

Canadian YouTube Trapper Star Gets Reality Show

A lifelong Canadian trapper who has attracted thousands of views on YouTube will be the star of a trapping reality show set to debut this fall. Fur Harvesters NWT will feature Northwest Territories trapper Andrew Stanley, who is better known as … [Read More]

Fur Market Report: Experts Anticipate Price Decline

Market expected to drop 15 to 20 percent, but trim items and prime fur could see smaller dip   This is probably the most nerve-racking report I have written since I was asked to replace the late Parker Dozhier for … [Read More]

Fur Market Report: Turmoil in China

Chinese government investigations could lead to downturn in market By Serge Lariviére The recent soaring of fur prices and the large volume of importation going into China has led the Chinese government to launch several investigations into compliance to import laws … [Read More]

First Major Wild Fur Auction of Season Held This Week

The first major wild fur auction of the year concluded earlier this week. Fur Harvesters Auction held the sale on Tuesday. “Having just concluded our first sale of the season, we were very pleased with our results,” an FHA news … [Read More]

Fur Market Report: Prices Expected to Hold Steady

As auctions near, experts believe market will open near levels it reached in May 2013   This is one of the most anxious times of the year for trappers. Indeed, many trappers have their fur sheds packed with skins by … [Read More]