Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur (GMVF) Program Evaluation

The Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur (GMVF) Program provides Northwest Territories (NWT) trappers with “one window” access to the international fur auction market for fur harvested in the NWT.  In addition, the Program actively markets and promotes fur at international venues through partnerships with other harvesting jurisdictions and the private sector. The programs and services under this program include: 

·       providing trappers access to the international fur market through an ongoing relationship with the Fur Harvesters Auction;

·       covering the costs of shipping and drumming;

·       marketing and promoting fur at international venues through partnerships with other harvesting jurisdictions and the private sector;

·       protecting trappers against unexpected changes in the fur market through providing guaranteed advances for high quality fur;

·       providing prime fur bonuses to trappers whose pelts sell at amounts higher than the guaranteed advance;

·       providing annual start-up funds for eligible harvesters through Trapper’s Grubstake;

·       providing community-based trapper training to help trappers get the best price for their furs; and,

·       recognizing top trappers annually through trapper awards.

We are currently evaluating the program with the goal of improving delivery to best support NWT trappers and their needs. Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.

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