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]
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DIY Trapping Lures: How to Make Professional “Stink” at Home
On my line, all scents are called “stink.” This started because the lady managing the operation got in the habit of telling me how rank I was after a day of setting. Consequently, my trapping duds now live in the … [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]
Fur Market Report Summer 2024: Cautious Optimism As We Plan for Fall 2024
Probably the most important wild fur sale of 2024 happened just a few months ago in North Bay, Canada, on March 22 to 24. Considered “extremely successful” by Fur Harvesters Auction Inc., the major points were increases in prices for most wild fur species except coyote and red fox. [Read More]
Fur Market Report April-May 2024: Subtle Changes Noticed in Fur Trapping This Spring
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]
Fur Market Report January 2023: The Year Ahead
Trapping season is coming to an end very soon and a lot of fur is already in the shed, harvested and sold, or skinned, stretched and dried waiting for the next local or international auction, or waiting to go visit the local buyer. [Read More]
Belarus Fisherman Killed by Beaver
A 60-year-old man bled to death following a beaver attack in Belarus. The man was on a fishing trip with friends when they saw the beaver early in the morning. “One of them went up to be photographed with it, … [Read More]
