2007/2008
Trapping Guide

Furbearer Harvests and Values

Trapping is a business operation because a product (fur) is sold. Good record-keeping is important for any business, but with trapline management, it is also important should the trapper want to apply for a registered trapline. Applications are assessed on numerous criteria including a trapper's annual harvest or production. Trappers should keep records and receipts for all pelts sold to verify their harvests. Ideally, pelts should be sold in the year that they were caught and under the trapper's own licence or permit.

Fur marketing options:

• Pelts may be sold to a licensed fur dealer.
• Pelts may be consigned to a fur auction company.
• Pelts may be sold to a fur dealer or consigned to an auction company at fur tables held in Northern Manitoba.
• Pelts may be sold privately; however trappers must provide buyers with their name and licence number and must pay the royalty at a Manitoba Conservation office prior to sale.
• Pelts may be commercially tanned and resold; however, the royalty must first be paid. Usually the tanning establishment will pay the royalty and add it to their price.

Properly preparing furs results in a higher return.

Manitoba Trapper Licences Issued

Furbearers Taken by Manitoba Trappers

Royalty - Total Collected

Average Auction Value of Manitoba Furbearers