This yrs fur prices

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Unlike in yrs past I wonm't be putting specific $ prices down just general info for our region on the major species.

Prices on most goods have advanced nicely the last couple yrs and I think on many species any price advance would be the decline of the american dollar. Muskrats being #1 on that list.

Rats- I don't see how they can go up unless the dollar goes down but there is still strong demand so I wouldn't think too much of a decrease will happen, if any.

Mink- The price is decent on prime goods but wouldn't expect much of an increase but Certainly not a decrease.

Coon- Expect good prices again this yr. The good prices are for good color, off color will be off about half. I would think that this item will remain at current market levels, maybe the off colors will come up a tad as the fur can easiley/economically be dyed. (edit this market is closely tied to how cold it gets in russia and the price for a barrel of oil there also.)

Fox- This one took a big jump last yr and wouldn't be surprised to see it advance some more but not much.

Yote- Much as the fox but are still selective on the color. NW part of the state has a good yote where as the ones around my area are not so good. They should still sell pretty well.

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Due to computer am going to finish previous post with another.

Beaver- Unfortunately I don't see any increase but the item has no place to go but up. It has to do more with the overseas manufactures dressing process than anything. I think when they get the process figured out they will be willing to pay more.

Otter- I expect will go up more so percent wise than anything with the exception of poor colored coon.