January 20, 2020
Up until this past weekend reports of single trappers selling to private buyers were the only barometer as to
where the coyote market is. The true market is only realized at the auction level.
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. wishes to congratulate the North Dakota Trappers Association and the Idaho
Trappers Association for successfully conducting very impressive auctions this past weekend. Having
spoken with several of the buyers attending these auctions, results were conclusive that price and clearance
on western coyotes was very strong.
North Dakota offered 1300+ coyotes averaging around $130.00 US (approx $170.00 CDN) topping at
$205.00 US ($265.00 CDN) for the top parcel of 60 some coyotes.
Idaho results will be posted shortly I’m told, but reports are that over 2000 coyotes were offered and
averages were similar to North Dakota’s Trapper auction.
It is important to note that both these auctions sell individual trapper bundles and there were trappers that
sold some big catches and averaged considerably higher than the overall averages listed above. These
results are good news to the trappers supporting their Associations. As well these trappers are stepping
up and by supporting these auctions help in providing very important funding to strengthen their State
Associations.
We have just returned from a three week tour in Northern China where our team visited customers, factories
and design centers promoting wild fur. Already we have confirmed our largest attendance of Chinese
buyers, and many more are expected to register in the coming weeks.
As well, all the Major European Fashion Houses are confirmed along with a great number of new buyers
registering with strong orders for coyotes.
Our Western Operation in Winnipeg will continue to receive coyotes beyond our posted last receiving dates.
Call 1-204-774-1705 or email
m_schell@furharvesters.com
Our next auction takes place from March 28th thru 31st 2020.