Looks like this was the year to sell at NAFA. Granted, part time/hobby trappers selling fur there is like gambling, sometimes its worth it, sometimes its not. Personally know a guy that got $14.00 for his put up rats this year at the auction. Prices should start out good at the local fur buyers since they emptied the warehouses.

February 26, 2013


Fellow Trappers and all of Those Interested in Trapping,
Unbelievable! - That is all I can say. I listened to the North American Fur Auction sale (on-line) last week. Ranch Mink sold first at crazy, good prices and sold 100%.
Wild Fur followed, the first to be offered were fisher, wild mink and muskrat - the results were overwhelmingly good. The following day (Thursday) raccoon were offered - it was an astounding sale. Most trappers I have talked to here in Central Indiana AVERAGED $30.00+ with highs in the $50.00's. Western Raccoon Trappers averaged even more!
Finally, on Friday Bobcats, Beaver, Otter, Coyotes, and Foxes were offered. To say these items sold very well is an under-statement! Record prices were paid on almost all items. Many trappers I have talked to here in Indiana averaged around $50.00 on their coyotes and $65.00+ on Red Foxes!! Western Coyote trappers are ecstatic with averages of $100.00 and better! Bobcats were another highlight among a sale of constant highlights! Everything sold 100% ! The warehouses are empty! This has got to be a first! As I said this fur sale was unbelievable!!!
Anyone can check the results of the sale by going to www.nafa.ca/
Just a reminder to everyone wanting to drop off fur for the late May NAFA auction, the deadline is April 8th. We will accept fur until that time.
Also, we will be running our Southern Indiana Fur Route on March 23 &24. Anyone needing information - give us a call at 317-881-3075.
Another date to note, this Saturday March 2 - FTA Chapter 7-B will hold its annual fur sale at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the sale starts at 9:00 a.m..
Jake, Justin and I are doing some late season beaver trapping. Fighting the weather, today February 26, soaked to the bone and flooded creeks were the outcome! Oh well, you have to take the good with the bad.
If you haven't already; be sure to check out our on-line show: Hoosier Trapper Outdoors. Go to our website: www.hoosiertrappersupply.com click on the Hoosier Trapper Outdoors logo and that will take you to the show.
Be sure to check us out on facebook and youtube.
Until next time….
Charlie Masheck
www.hooisertrappersupply.com
317-881-3075

WOW is right!! This should encourage some more people to take up trapping this year. And, in the process they can help reduce the number of 4-legged predators that compete with us for those delicious game animals.

I sold local last year and averaged $8 on my finished coon. Just to give them a shot, I shipped my coon to Groeny this year just before this last NAFA sale and averaged $17. They also bought my one mink for $30.

They called with their price offer on Friday, I accepted and I had my check on Monday. I'm sure I would've made more shipping to NAFA but I didn't have that much fur, I got paid quick and didn't pay any commission.

I hope you guys are finishing all those yotes and ship them. they are making it worth the trouble this year.

Wow is right....great prices .....

I am shipping mine in April. I will have 13 coyotes, 2 greys, 1 beaver and 13 coon. Hope the prices stay up.

I meant to say March, when NAFA picks up.

Good Luck PB, if the prices stay close to the same you should do well.

Im not a trapper but with those prices wish i was! My main objective is to get rid of the yotes. h.h.

I used to trap a lot. I bought my wifes engagement and wedding ring 25 years ago with money from trapping! Now, I'm like you HH. I'm doing it just to get rid of the coyotes, and corn eatin' coons. I would still do it regardless of fur prices.