Springfield — Fur markets anymore are global in nature. This first article is on raccoons because the Midwest produces lots and lots of quality raccoons. Russia is the world’s biggest consumer of raccoon pelts. While the prestige of owning fur is important in Russia, we must remember that fur is often purchased as a […]
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