Beaver 



The March 3l8t closing date for trapping was again In effect this year 

 and beaver production Increased over 23^« Pelt quality and handling techniques 

 continue to Improve. 

 Fisher 



The Increase In fisher production again showed a slight gain over last 

 year although the average price received was noticeably lower* 



Pox 



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Fox continue to show signs of Increase In most areas. 

 Lgnx 



The price received by the trappers for lynx was down from the previous 

 year but production was up slightly. 

 Marten 



The take of marten was up approximately 50J^ over last yeair but demand 

 for the pelts continues to be only fair with the average price down slightly from 

 a year ago. 

 Mink 



Production was up again from last year but there was some difficulty 

 encountered In selling this Item even at prices about half of those received last 

 year. 

 Muskrat 



Very little Improvement in the demand for muskrat was evident this year 

 with a slightly lower average price. Production figures while not yet complete. 

 Indicate an Increase over last year. 

 Otter 



Otter continued In good demand with prices slightly lower than last year. 

 Production again showed a small Increase over last season. 

 Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel and Weasel 



Populations In most sections do not seem to have varied much from last 

 year and demand for all these Items except skunk have shown some lnq;>rovement. 

 Prices for well handled, seasonable raccoon were In line with those of last year 

 as were squirrel and weasel. 



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