Wild Fur Market Report

Wild Fur Market Report — September 2026 This is HZA’s continuing wild fur market topic. The main post will be kept current as new auction results, buyer prices, and market information become available. Dated replies will be added when something important changes. Latest Major Auction Benchmark Fur Harvesters Auction — June 2–4, 2026 — U.S. Dollars Beaver — 35,658 offered · 100% sold Overall average: $33.50 Eastern: $35.42 Western: $29.88 Top: $86 Otter — 5,392 offered · 99% sold Overall average: $46.90 Northern: $45.15 Central: $50.45 Top: $98 Muskrat — 70,776 offered · 100% sold Overall average: $4.10 Top: $9 Wild Mink — 11,794 offered · 100% sold Overall average: $42.14 Males: $40.25 Central: $44.14 Top: $55 Red Fox — 6,654 offered · 100% sold Eastern: $32.46 Northern: $35.97 Western: $27.25 Central: $20.51 Top: $70 Gray Fox — 1,401 offered · 100% sold Overall average: $16.96 Top: $24 Raccoon — 29,599 offered · 83% sold Canadian: $11.47 Heavy Northeast: $8.56 Western Heavy: $10.05 Eastern U.S.: $4.25 Top: $33 Coyote — 13,393 offered · 91% sold Overall average: $17.55 Western: $24.20 Eastern: $11.29 Top: $68 Lynx Cat / Bobcat — 8,248 offered · 94% sold Canadian: $334.43 Northern: $260.62 Western: $925.13 Central: $270.43 Top: $3,400 Badger — 386 offered · 80% sold Overall average: $34.96 Top: $95 Skunk — 6,589 offered · 100% sold Overall average: $27.08 Top: $44 Opossum — 1,477 offered · 97% sold Overall average: $0.85 Top: $3.50 September Market Observation The wild fur market is not moving evenly. Beaver, wild mink, red fox, and quality bobcats showed strength during the 2026 auction season. Muskrat remains inexpensive. Raccoon and coyote continue to lag behind the stronger species. The number offered matters. For example, 100% clearance on 35,658 beaver, 70,776 muskrats, and 11,794 wild mink represents substantial auction volume, not a small sample. These are auction results, not guaranteed Kansas buyer prices. Grade, size, section, primeness, handling, damage, commissions, shipping costs, and method of sale can substantially affect what an individual trapper receives. For species showing less than 100% sold, HZA reports the quantity offered and FHA’s published clearance percentage rather than estimating an exact number sold from a rounded percentage. HZA will continue adding current buyer information and new auction results here as they become available. If you have a current fur-buyer price, auction result, or market observation from your area, add it below with the date and location. The Hide Man Trade It Fair.