New Fur Coat is Made Entirely of Men’s Chest Hair

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | June 25, 2013

There are many options when it comes to unique fur coats, but a new coat commissioned by a global dairy company is truly one of a kind — it’s made from men’s chest hair. Arla produced the “Man-Fur Coat” “as … [Read More]

New Zealand Man Makes $40,000+ a Year Trapping Possums

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | August 14, 2012

How would you like to make a living as a possum trapper? One New Zealand man is doing just that, and he’s earning more than $40,000 a year. Shay Williamson, an 18-year-old from the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, … [Read More]

Fur Prices Peaking, Time to Sell

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | May 14, 2012

Serge Lariviére In his latest Fur Market Report, Trapper & Predator Caller fur market expert Serge Lariviére says that despite a mild winter, demand from China for fur has driven prices to exciting new highs. And with those highs, the time has come … [Read More]

Fur Is Hot in Fashion World

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | April 5, 2012

Could fashion trends help drive rising fur prices up higher? Fashion designers play a major role in worldwide fashion trends, and if early signs are any indication, fur could be very popular this year. That, in turn, might help boost … [Read More]

FHA Reports “One of the Best Opening Auctions” Ever

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | January 10, 2012

Fur Harvesters Auction held their first auction of the season this past weekend, and the results are very encouraging for furtakers. A news release from FHA calls the sale “one of the most successful January auctions in our company`s history.” … [Read More]

As Auctions Near, Optimism Grows, Especially for Muskrats

Trapper Predator Caller Staff | January 6, 2012

As the major North American fur auctions begin this winter and record-high prices continued at the season’s first European auctions, optimism is high for the fur market. Alan Herscovici, the executive vice-president of the Fur Council of Canada credits “design … [Read More]

Cold Russian Winter Would Help Fur Prices

Ben Sobieck | December 14, 2011

Initially, Russia was poised for a normal frigid winter with early fall temperatures ranging around freezing. But December turned unseasonably mild with very little snow and warmer days. [Read More]