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Bill Could Ban Fur Sales in California (SFChronicle.com)

August 7, 2019 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

Source: Fur clothing’s days could be numbered in California — bill would ban sales - SFChronicle.com … [Read more...]

The Fur Market and Fur Prices – Podcast Episode 82

June 15, 2019 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, Kyle Kaatz and I talk about the current state of the fur market and the economic drivers behind fur prices. We discuss the results of the recent FHA and NAFA auctions, which effectively wrap up the 2018-2019 fur selling season, and go over specific prices individual species have been bringing over the past two years. … [Read more...]

2019 Fur Prices: Fur Harvesters March 2019 Auction Results

March 12, 2019 by Jeremiah 35 Comments

Note: This is an old update. Click here for the 2020-2021 fur price update and market forecast. The second major fur auction in 2019 has come and gone, and there weren't many surprises.  With the exception of coyote and bobcat, fur prices for most species remain low.  Here are some details: Beaver sold at 75%, with a wider spread than the recent NAFA auction.  The better … [Read more...]

Popular Parkas Making Coyote Fur Hot

March 7, 2019 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

Source: Popular parkas making coyote fur hot | The Berkshire Eagle | Pittsfield Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic … [Read more...]

2019 Fur Prices: NAFA February/March Auction Results

February 28, 2019 by Jeremiah 8 Comments

The market for coyote pelts remains strong, with 100% selling at advancing levels in North American Fur Auctions' first major fur sale of the year. Western heavy coyotes averaged $104, almost identical to last year's February/March results, and up from the later auctions.  It's uncertain how long this hot market will continue, but a shortage of coyotes in the major fur … [Read more...]

Podcast #60: Garrett Volk from Volk Furs on the Market for Coyote Pelts

January 12, 2019 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

In this episode, I chat with Garrett Volk from Volk Furs up in North Dakota. Garrett is in the center of one of the hottest coyote markets we've ever seen, and specializes in buying western heavy coyotes. We talk about pelt quality, what makes a good coyote, things trappers can do to maximize the value of harvested furs, and his new fur manufacturing business. Find Volk Furs … [Read more...]

Why Are Fur Prices So Low?

December 18, 2018 by Jeremiah Leave a Comment

The long period of depressed fur prices will continue into the 2019 fur selling season. Fur prices have been low for a long time now.  The period of low prices fur harvesters have been experiencing over the past few years has lasted longer than most anyone in the fur business can remember.  And most fur items will likely continue to struggle throughout this season.  There … [Read more...]

2018-2019 Fur Prices: Trapping Today’s Fur Market Forecast

December 18, 2018 by Jeremiah 28 Comments

Fur prices for most items are expected to continue their multi-year slump into the 2019 fur selling season.  Why are fur prices so low?  In short, we're dealing with a combination of poor economies in Russia and China, low oil prices, and oversupply of ranched fur all at the same time.  It's the perfect storm. Click here for a more detailed explanation of the low fur prices, … [Read more...]

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