[kawhill]

You’re throwing money away son:

As of early 2026, a prime, well-handled, large beaver pelt generally averages ($20) to ($30), with top-quality or extra-large (XXL) pelts potentially reaching ($60) to ($70) at auction.

[marktwain]

For your condsideration:

Beaver pelts are not prime in summer.

Beaver pelts take a lot of work to be “well handled”.
Price at auction tends to be considerably higher than the price paid to the trapper.

The trapper might get $10 to $30 for a prime, well handled pelt.

To be well handled, probably 2 hours work, with more time to get the pelt to a buyer, assuming the person doing the work does not have to spend time learning how to do the above.

There is considerable skill involved.

Thanks for your light-hearted comment.