Who's going to trap this year ?

[Fenelon]

Sounds like about the only thing worth sending in this year may be beaver, as the felting market is taking them. I've got 46 to send to the February sale so far, as well as about 11 pounds of castoreum (but sad to see that the price on this has even slumped) . I haven't set for rats (won't even sell) , coon/fisher, or even set a land trap this fall. Lots of coyote around but not worth the effort for $8 to 10 , before auction fees, tumbling charge, shipping fee, and royalty charge. Big time in the red when you factor in your gas, vehicle insurance and maintenance. It's a pastime now, no longer an endeavor that used to be a primary and/or secondary source of income for a lot of folks.

[Fenelon]

https://furharvesters.com/pdf/marketforecast2024.pdf
Market forecast for 2024, from North Bay Fur Auction

https://furharvesters.com/results/2023/May/may23can.pdf
Last sale from North Bay

[dean.f]

I'm midway through my trapping course. Looking forward to getting the license and learning a few more outdoor skills.

[trimmer21]

From the report,it looks like Coyote pelts will be in the tank again this year. Shoot 'em and drag 'em.

[Sam Menard]

IMO PETA doesn’t have to work on banning trapping as interest is dropping.

Trapping is a lot of work and there’s not a lot of young folks that want to do it seriously for the meh returns.

Setting and maintaining a dozen traps is pretty easy but running a registered trap line is a big commitment. I just don’t see the work ethic in our youth these days.