The last few years have been stable or slightly upward for fur prices, and 2026 could, hopefully, be the first big step up. [Read More]
Author Archives: Serge Lariviere
The Power of Subtle Guide Sticking in Modern Trapping
Guide sticking trapping is one of the most overlooked skills on the trapline. When done right, subtle guides quietly direct animals into position without making a set look unnatural. When I come across another trapper’s set on public land, I … [Read More]
Beaver Trapping Tips: 10 Ways to Catch More Beaver in Open Water
Beaver trapping tips are valuable for anyone running a serious line. Trapping beaver is physically demanding and often dangerous work, whether you’re dealing with open water or under-ice conditions. The right beaver trapping tips can make the difference between a … [Read More]
Summer 2025 Fur Market Report: Fur Harvesters Auction Results
The long anticipated sale at Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, finally happened on March 19-21, 2025, and it may well be the very best sale we have seen in a long time. [Read More]
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]
