As you plan your trapping operations for this season, do not forget that prime skins always remain easier to sell, even in difficult years. And for 2023, make sure that your beaver sets are ready to go! [Read More]
Tag Archives: Serge Lariviére
Fur Market Report January 2021: Western Cats and Coyotes Reveal Upcoming Market
The biggest bulk of the fur in North America is harvested in November and December, but most commercial fur seasons usually run into January and February. But, November and December are the biggest months, so by now you can say that most of what will hit the market in 2021 is already in fur sheds on stretchers or in freezers. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2020: Results Are In After Season’s First Auction
When Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, held the first wild fur sale of the year on August 30-31, 2020, trappers all over North America finally had some real numbers about what was really happening with wild fur. [Read More]
Fur Market Report November 2020: Recent Large Auction Reveals Trends for the Season
There’s no doubt about it, times are tough for everyone in the fur industry, and at this time every trapper is wondering what to expect for this fall. Of course, the cold temperatures that we feel in the mornings tell us that autumn is around the corner, and the next month will be geared toward getting the final details ready for the season. [Read More]
10 Tips for Serious Longliners
These are the little things that the trapping pros do to set personal bests. [Read More]
Fur Market Report September 2020: Castor Glands in High Demand
Basically the entire world of fur sales has stalled for the last several months because of COVID-19 pandemic. No big international fur auctions were held yet in 2020, and the entire world is too busy fighting the pandemic and adjusting operations. Business in almost all fields has been more difficult, laborers have to be spaced from their coworkers, more sanitary measures and hardly any international travel, so fur sales are on hold. [Read More]
Fur Market Report February 2020: A New Year, A New Era
The year 2020 will be a year of change, and we can probably state that the greatest uncertainty about the fur market is happening right now. [Read More]
Fur Market Report November 2019: A Few Things to Look Forward to This Season
November is prime time for trapping, and by now everyone is out laying steel or checking traps! The crisp air, the early morning frost on the grass, the fresh smell of dirt and mud as we dig those dirtholes or pocket sets, all contribute to the overall experience. [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Selling Season About to Start
This is an excerpt from Trapper & Predator Caller’s January 2015 Fur Market Report. By Serge Lariviére No large international sales have occurred for this new selling season yet, and honestly, although most folks in the industry hope for some … [Read More]
Fur Market Report: Signs Point Toward Slight Uptick
Conditions look favorable for the fur market heading into first international sales of the season This is an excerpt from Trapper & Predator Caller’s December 2014 Fur Market Report. By Serge Lariviére Glimmers of hope start to emerge as we approach … [Read More]
