European polecat In the former Soviet Union, polecats are hunted chiefly in late autumn and early winter with guns and hunting dogs, as well as foothold traps and wooden snares. However, even in season, hunters rarely catch more than 10-15 polecats. The species does not constitute an important element in former Soviet commercial hunting, and is usually only caught incidentally. The European polecat is a valuable fur bearer, whose pelt (fitch) is more valuable than the steppe polecat's. Its skin is used primarily in the production of jackets, capes and coats. It is particularly well suited for trimmings for women's clothing. The
The Fur Worker Kaufman was another editor of "The Fur Worker" during the 1920s. As of 1925, "The Fur Worker" had a circulation of around 12,000. Issues were sold at 50 cents. In its later years, publication of "The Fur Worker" became more irregular. The publication was suspended between May 1929 and January 1930. Between September 1930 and April 1931 it was issued under the name Fur Workers' Hope. Publication of "Fur Workers' Hope" was discontinued in May 1931. In June 1937 "The Fur Worker" was revived. In the same year the parent under switched its affiliation from the American Federation of Labor