The talk around the watering hole lately has been about a few fur items selling particularly well, along with gear, lures and other items. Our fur market expert dives into all of the details here. [Read More]
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Residents Warned About “Wolf-Dogs”
State issues “shoot on sight” permission if people are confronted by escapees. [Read More]
Fur Market Report February 2024: Auction Season on the Horizon
The first international fur auction of 2024 will be held soon — March 22-24, 2024, in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, by Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. The first international auction sale of the year usually sets the tone for fur prices, and many country buyers use this as their barometer to establish their own prices in the areas they cover. [Read More]
Lynx Lessons
The author walks us through six key takeaways from his Alaskan lynx trapline, that most any trapper can employ — no matter the furbearer or location. [Read More]
Dealing With Dug-Up Traps
Here are the best methods that this longtime trapper has found for dealing with trap-wise predators, although the general principles apply to most any furbearer. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Post Bracket and Skinning Gambrel
The new Skinner’s Friend Post Bracket is a unique tool that doubles as a Reese hitch insert to make a portable skinning post, and when mounted in an inverted position it becomes a hanger to support a gambrel. Just add your own 2×4 and you are ready to skin on the road. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: Jameson’s Ultra Blend Mouse Musk Oil
Mouse Musk Oil has been a work in progress for a few years now. This bait is basically a liquid form of whole mice with a very natural, mild, appealing odor. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Game Hanger
The Skinner’s Friend Game Hanger allows any animal, up to raccoon size, to be instantly hung for skinning or butchering. [Read More]
Trapping Gear: The Skinner’s Friend Hide Puller/Tail Stripper
Using the Skinner’s Friend system, you don’t need a strong grip because it clamps onto the hide and lets you safely use foot pressure to do the pulling. This portable skinning device can be used anywhere that you hang your animal, so it is even ideal for trappers and hunters who are skinning in the field. [Read More]
Fur Market Report January 2024: What Will the New Year Bring?
The late date of the 2024 Chinese New Year is giving us a chance, COVID is almost a thing of the past now, and there is reason for cautious optimism on the fur market. [Read More]
