*** APRIL 2020 FUR PICKUP SCHEDULE -
POSTPONED ***
At this time we would like to announce that
the Fur Harvesters fur pickup for April has been POSTPONED!
Alongside with Fur Harvesters, we have decided to make the very tough decision to temporarily postpone our April Fur route. We believe it is in our best interest, and yours for us to stay put until COVID-19 has been contained.
If you saw in a previous post Fur Harvesters has decided to continue on with their March Sale (March 24-April 2) but are currently making the switch to having it completely online for the buyers.
At the moment nothing is in place for new schedule dates, but we are looking at having a pickup in late spring, and the possibility of a fur sale in September.
We are still accepting fur to be dropped off at our store in Rhein, as well at:
1) Maverick Tannery, Unity, SK ............................... 306-228-3737
2) Pheasant Point Adventures, Mistatim, SK ......... 306-852-8802
3) Adam Knutson, Wapella, SK ............................... 306-435-6525
4) Tackle & Trails, Rocky Mtn House, AB ............... 403-845-5183
Please call ahead to make arrangements for drop-off. Please have your furs in to these places by April 20, 2020.
If storing your fur we recommend keeping it in a cool dry place, a freezer works good but not everyone has the space to do so. A cold storage room is fine, just make sure to check on them periodically.
We will continue to try keep everyone as up to date as we can with what is going on.
We would like to wrap this up with saying that we wish everyone the best in these tough times.
UPDATE: March 20, 2020 from
Fur Harvesters Auction's website:
March 20, 2020
FHA'S CURRENT PLAN OF ACTION
The escalating pace of the Covid-19 virus makes it difficult to lay out a concrete plan to prepare a live auction. As borders are closing and travel between provinces and states are beginning to tighten our decision to momentarily postpone our fur routes is the right thing to do at this time.
Our focus now is on preparing our online auction scheduled to begin March 24th and close on April 2nd. The amount of interest in buyers registering is very encouraging as there is a demand for many species.
This auction will be our first attempt in hosting an online sale and we intend holding to respectable levels. It is possible that we could have our next scheduled auction as posted starting May 30st thru June 2nd if the virus subsides. This would depend on the success of our upcoming online auction as to how much or how little goods were sold.
We have received a great deal of input and feedback from the International fur trade to hold a September auction if possible. This would have us rescheduling our pick up routes to run in late spring.
Fur will still continue to be received at our warehouses in Wisconsin, Winnipeg and North Bay Headquarters. As well we advise trappers to contact their pick up agent for details on shipping and receiving fur at their locations.
Respectfully,
Mark Downey
Chief Executive Officer
We thank you all so much for understanding!
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. will always be committed to its customers!
