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The markets for seal pelts vary significantly from one year to the next. The 2006 seal hunt was one of the most profitable in memory due to market demand for pelts and good ice conditions in seal hunting areas. In 2007, the landed value of the harp seal hunt was $12 million and average price per pelt received by sealers was approximately $52.
