A little history on beaver trapping in WA

[Mt.Beaver]

Bruce and John,  This sounds like a story to be added to the newsletter for members that do not hang out on this site.  It fills in some info for me on the changes over time in the state regulations that I have been reporting in the Fur Shed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.  Ed

[Trapper John]

Here a couple picture of more History on our Beaver and WSTA

Here is the metal "Beaver Tag" that you had to purchase before you put a trap out.

The two "Cascade Select tags" where hung on all Fur caught by WSTA Members at the Seattle Fur Exchange
Our Fur was recognized by Fur Buyer around the world that went to the SFE auctions.
JC   

[Trapper John]

Here is our "Cascade Select" Certification from the Secretary of State
Issue 1985 until 1996 ................ Alan Worrell got that for us.
JC   

[bearpaw]

I remember buying beaver tags in the 70's, I used to run a trapline after high school every night. When beaver prices dropped too low I quit doing as many beaver and focused more on coyotes and cats. Hard to imagine in today's world, but even a young trapper could make money with a trapline back then.

[AL WORRELLS KID]

Washington Wild Fur was definitely a big draw to interested Buyers coming in from around the world to our Seattle Fur Exchange Auctions.
 Western Washington Muskrats have some of the best quality and color around, when prices were high, a few Trappers would even sneak a few Mountain Beaver skins into their catch. 
Each bundle of Furs when graded and sold, would represent mainly one fur coat when finished.
With the large quantity of Wild Fur coming from Alaska and the Lower 48, Trappers made out a lot better than if they just sold to their local Buyer.