The Green Heron;n98951 said:
No. There isn't. Unfortunately. Thank the bunny huggers for making fur a sin.
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Maybe not here in NC, but you get up to some color climates and they will sell.
There is a pretty small niche market. Average price right now is about $14 total market. Top is $42. What you may not understand, is that $42 beavers are few and very far between. It all hinges on the Chinese and Russian demand, not to mention their currency value.
I've sold a lot of fur, back in the 80s and early 90s. My uncle is a raw fur buyer, and sells overseas. There is no fur market left in the US worth mentioning.
Beaver is one of the hardest hides you will work, next to otter. If I got $10 for a coon, and $30 for a beaver, the coon is better money.
I still wouldn't waste the animal. They are good to eat, and the hide makes a great conversation piece. If you have 8 or 10, having something made is a great idea.