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]
Article Index
Fur Market Report Summer 2023: A Breath of Fresh Air on Our Trade — Finally!
Finally! Yes, finally, some positive news came in the world of wild fur sales! Thanks to the international fur auction held by Fur Harvesters Auctions, we can report some optimism and advancing prices. [Read More]
Fur Market Report April-May 2023: COVID, War, China & Russia Continue to Influence
April and May are months of reflection and planning. Quality skins are the last ones to lose their value when the fur market dips, and the first one to regain it when markets recover, so a strategy aimed at quality is much better than one aimed at large numbers of sub-prime skins. [Read More]
One Trap to Rule Them All
Is there one trap that can do it all? The author makes a case for his favorite. [Read More]
The Management Trapper: Embrace Set Diversity
The author has learned that staying adaptable will always help his trapping seasons end up successful. [Read More]
Weasel Ski Trapping
Follow along as the author straps on his skis for a fun winter trapline. [Read More]
Going Blind for Bobcats
Blind trail sets can be dynamite on a bobcat’s travel routes. Here’s how the author uses them to his advantage. [Read More]
Triple Trap Challenge
Can three trap sizes really do it all? [Read More]
Ultralight Tactical Tomahawk — The Proven Multipurpose Outdoor Tool
For hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and survival, a tomahawk has no equal in its usefulness, and this Ultralight Tactical Tomahawk fits the bill perfectly. [Read More]
Fur Market Report February-March 2023: Canada and China Are Open for Business
China is finally beginning to soften their lockdowns, which should boost international travel and help jump-start some of the businesses — including the fur market, and upcoming fur auctions in Canada. [Read More]