Jeremiah Wood's "Fur Profit: A Trapper's Guide to the Modern Fur Market" Book was written in 2018 and covers every aspect of the modern fur market. It provides trappers with the tools needed to get fur sold at the best price. The modern fur market is more complex than it has ever been, and trappers need the knowledge to make good marketing decisions and maximize profits on sold fur. This 57 page book covers the basics of supply and demand, markets for individual species, types of fur to sell, sales outlets and alternatives to selling raw fur.

Monte Burch's "The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning" Book is a complete guide to working with pelts, furs and leather. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's 256 page guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter. Monte Burch has been trapping and tanning since the 1950's, and writing about the outdoors for four decades. He has written thousands of magazine articles and more than fifty books.

Antoine Martineau-Rousseau's et al. "Commercial Standards for the Marketing of Wild Fur" Book details proper pelt handling in accordance with the accepted commercial standards. This 95 page book is a collaborative effort of Antoine Martineau-Rousseau, Pierre-Yves Collin, Gaetan Fournier, Andre Blais and Roch Lessard. It contains detailed information and many pictures teaching and showing proper fur handling techniques. Chapters are:IntroductionUsing Adequate EquipmentProduction Cycle of Wild FursCollecting and Transporting CapturesTools Used for Pelt HandlingPreparation of Captures for PeltingPelting (Skinning)Explanation of Pictograms used for the ThemesThemes in Terms of SpeciesRepairing Pelts and the Particularities of BoardingPelt Maturity ChartDrying Conditions and ParticularitiesStoring, Shipping and Transporting of FursA Technician's Point of View on Grading and Valuing FurBoard SizesExpert Tips and AdviceFur Shed and Tools

Hal Sullivan's "Fur Handling 2000" Book is an up-to-date guide for pelt handling. Today’s market has become largely standardized in the preparation of raw fur pelts. Fur Handling 2000 will help you produce pelts that meet or exceed these standards. Fur Handling 2000 covers the detailed process of pelt handling from the harvest of the animal to the final sale of the pelt. Chapters on the individual species of furbearers detail specific techniques and methods. Fur Handling 2000 is a complete guide to fur handling and will help you obtain maximum value from your pelts. 152 Pages. 300 Photos & Illustrations.

Keith Winkler's "Raw Fur Handling at Its Best" Book shows how to properly put up your fur to get the most $ out of them. Covers Fox, Muskrat, Mink, Raccoon, Skunk, Beaver, Ermine, Marten, Otter, Badger and Coyote. 76 pages with over 90 illustrations.

Don Lee's "Fur Handling Guide" Book is a 24 page book that offers excellent instruction on skinning, fleshing and stretching coyotes, cats and fox.

James Churchill's "The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs" provides the finer points of tanning with background information on the necessary tools and equipment. 224 Pages. Hardcover.

Gerald Grantz's "Home Book of Taxidermy and Tanning" contains all the basics for turning out successful taxidermy and tanning projects. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and fully illustrated. 160 Pages.