Irinia... There is not a ferret season, per se, but we here in Reno know that July and August are 2 of the hottest months of the year..temps many times in the high 90's or 100's. The last thing anyone wants to do is ship ferrets in that kind of heat, so....there is going to be a shortage! Same holds true when our temps drop into the teens and lower..too cold to be shipping ferts, so..shortages occur again. Fortunately (SP??) The more reputable stores in the Reno area do not raise their prices when ferts become scarce! And, as I am an unofficial pet store ambassador from our area..these are the 3 stores in the Reno area I recommend if you are interested in acquiring a ferret: Pets R Us..............702 747-8400 Pettin' Place..........702 323-3348 Pets Unlimited.........702 329-1752 Always call before you drive up from California..just to make sure they have ferrets in stock and perhaps, have the sex and color you are looking for. If it is winter, you can always get first hand road reports about I-80 over the summit! Joe [Posted in FML issue 1876]