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Article Index
Fur Market Report April-May 2025: Timing is Everything
Find out which furs will be in high demand, what prices you can expect for your furs, and more. [Read More]
The Ultimate Trapping Secret
“What is the biggest secret in trapping?” During almost every trapping course that I teach — in groups or in private — there is always someone who asks me this question or something similar. And for years, my answer was … [Read More]
Fur Market Report February 2025: Selling Season on the Horizon
February has arrived and by now, most of the wild fur that will hit the market in early 2025 has already been harvested. Trappers down South can still operate in snow-free environments, but in the North, deep snow and cold … [Read More]
Fur Market Report January 2025: New Year, New Outlooks
Most trappers know the value of the fur they caught only after trapping season is over, and selling season really starts in January when auction houses go into action with their fur-collecting routes, and private buyers start purchasing skins. [Read More]
Fur Market Report December 2024: December’s Ups and Downs
December is a prime month for harvesting, and at this stage let’s hope that 2025 brings us a new reason to get excited about fur prices! [Read More]
Fur Market Report November 2024: Take Advantage of Prime-Time Fur
In the fur world, November is when fur is starting to become prime, and trappers are in the action mode. Most of the planning has long been done, leaving room for execution of the plans. Here is what to expect from the market for the harvest. [Read More]
Fur Market Report October 2024: Planning the Season with Wary Anticipation
October is a good month for planning your trapping season, so make plans to have fun and catch some prime fur. With cautious optimism, we should continue to see our markets slowly recover, and with a bit of luck, some fur animals will advance in price. [Read More]
Fur Market Report September 2024: What to Expect for the 2024-25 Season
We have been seeing movement upward in our industry overall, and although we are far from record-high prices, the prediction is good that prices will once again advance in early 2025, so make plans to get out there and catch your share of prime fur this coming fall! [Read More]
Top Trapping Tips With Alan Probst
We recently sat down with expert trapper Alan Probst, owner of North American Trapper, and discussed the best traps, bait and more to set for predators that will help deer and turkey populations. [Read More]
