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Aug 26 2016 National Geographic Claims Fur for Fashion is Back
National Geographic prints article with the dubious claim that fur is back in fashion. The article comes on the back of a report stating that fur prices have dropped worldwide due to decreased demand. -
Sep 17 2015 A Ban is a Ban, so Let’s Get It Done for the Bobcats
After passing a ban Aug. 5 on the long-practiced trapping of bobcats for their fur, the state fish and game commission is now faced with a decision about when to impose the ban. -
Feb 21 2015 Slump in the Fur Market
Part way through the fur selling season, and the predicted slump in the fur market is being reflected in both local and international auction prices. -
Feb 05 2015 Russian Economy Slow; Affecting Trapping
Most of the demand for furs sourced from places in the US (including Wyoming), is driven by demand in Russia and China. Now, a slowdown of this economies is affecting trapping in the US. -
Jan 08 2015 Fur Trapping on Rise Due to Asian Demand
"And that is in response to increased demand in fur from Asian markets," he said. "So, while we don't see more people in the United States wearing fur, in general, we do see a higher demand in Asia."