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www.furharvesters.com/results/2009/mar09us.pdfFur Harvesters Auction's March 11, 2009 wild fur sale held in Seattle drew a large crowd of international
buyers. Results on sable realized significant increases on northern goods for larger sizes compared to recent
sales. Smaller eastern sables sold at recent market levels. The demand for wild fur remains positive but the
global financial crisis has placed all buyers and manufacturers on cautious footing. We sold at levels previously
set and held the line on what we felt were reasonable values on all wild goods. To sell at any level is not our
policy as this is not in the best interest of our shippers and buyers, and is considered irresponsible as this would
only further shatter the confidence of our industry. Our sale reflects what we believe is a responsible position
that protects the value of the wild fur product. As confidence returns, prices and clearances will move forward.
We thank the trade and our valued shippers for their unwavering support during these difficult times.
Mark Downey
Chief Executive Officer
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc
Species Offered % Sold Section Average Top Quote
Sable 40,379 76%
Sect.1 XXL/XL HVY
Sect.1 LG HVY
Sect.1 XXL/XL SEMI
Sect.1 LG SEMI
Medium Over All
Eastern
Section III
$72.32
$39.53
$59.58
$32.48
$24.65
$33.63
$18.58
$150.00 Larger sizes increased.
Beaver 33,330 35% 1st Section
Section III
$25.33
$6.54 $82.00 Demand for larger sizes only.
Mink 12,996 45%
Male
Female
Over All
$12.31
$7.63
$10.79
$18.50 Selective demand.
Otter 2,566 80% $30.48 $72.00 Good demand.
Fisher 5,316 55% $42.95 $60.00 Selective demand.
Lynx 3,367 85%
NWT/Yukon
Alaska
Eastern
$95.62
$100.54
$61.27
$250.00
$290.00
$105.00
Good demand for better
colours, weaker for off colours.
Lynx Cat 844 50% Western
Eastern
$79.91
$68.73
$400.00
$140.00
Muskrat 69.266 85% $4.18 $7.00 Strong demand.
Raccoon 70,079 20%
Ontario
Minn./Wisc.
Iowa
$8.72
$23.69
$18.95
$25.00
$57.00
$27.00
Selective demand.
Weasel 9,607 70% $4.25 $7.20 Good demand.
Squirrel 3,896 Unsold
Coyote 12,225 Mainly Unsold
Timber Wolf 226 93% $174.37 $650.00 Excellent demand.
Wolverine 99 94% $306.24 $470.00 Excellent demand.
Skunk 3,258 20% $6.17 $7.00
Red Fox 9,376 50% Eastern $25.16 $54.00 Central/Western mainly unsold.
Grey Fox 833 Mainly Unsold
Opossum 1,484 50% $1.83 $2.00
Badger 251 40% $9.87 $36.00
Ranch Fox
1,980
164
197
394
40%
47%
40%
90%
Silver
Gold
Cross
Blue
$73.78
$52.09
$62.32
$63.68
$115.00
$75.00
$75.00
$90.00
