What are fur pelts worth?

What are fur pelts worth?

Expect possible $8 to $15 for your best pelts, with males seeing higher prices than females. Skunk – Expect $6 to $8 for a good one, possibly as much as $10 for a very good one. Opossum – Expect $3 or less. Coyote – The bright spot in the fur market.

Can you still sell furs?

Here’s what you need to know. So California has become the first state to ban fur. Exceptions have also been made for religious observances (shtreimels, the fur hats often worn by Hasidic Jews, can continue to be sold) and other traditional or cultural purposes.

What is racoon fur worth?

Raccoons, another item that has suffered since Russia slowed their buying of fur, is still a tough sell at an average price of $8.37. If you trap raccoons, harvest pelts in the top primeness or else your skins may have no significant value.

How much does fox fur sell for?

Eastern goods should fetch around $50-100, and southern cats may get around $25-50. Red Fox – prices for reds haven’t varied much over the years, but may be a bit lower this year. Look for around $15-20 for the better pelts, single digits for flat or lower quality foxes.

Where can I buy high prices for wild fur?

KanOkla Fur Company is a licensed fur buyer, paying high fur prices. Hunters and Trappers receive top prices for wild fur such as bobcats, coyotes, coons, beavers, foxes, mink, and other furbearers. Prices subject to change without notice.

Who was involved in the Oregon fur trade?

One of the final historical episodes in which the fur trade played a leading role took place in the Oregon Country from 1790 to 1848. British interest in the Oregon fur trade originated with the late eighteenth-century maritime expeditions of British naval officers James Cook and George Vancouver.

How do I know what kind of fur to buy?

Check the Market Report for more info. Fur size and quality (including time of year fur is caught, location caught, damaged, and the gender) will effect prices. Only properly handled fur will be purchased. Updates will occur as needed throughout the fur season. Coyote market is ok.

What was the fur trade?

The fur trade was the earliest and longest-enduring economic enterprise that colonizers, imperialists, and nationalists pursued in North America.

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