HSUS and PETA: Top Fur Ban Proponents Not Credible
byAs proposals to ban fur retail in California and New York grind their way through their respective political processes, two giants of the animal…
Animal Rights Lies Hurting African Wildlife Management
by(Editor’s note: Wildlife management in Africa may seem far removed from managing beavers and coyotes in North America, but combatting misinformation from animal rights…
Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
byIn this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
New York Fur Ban: Furriers Fight to Save Sustainable Industry
byNew York furriers are fighting back against a misguided proposal to ban the sale of fur products in New York City – a proposal…
6 Reasons Why Banning Fur Sales Is a Very Bad Idea
byRecent proposals by Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York city councilors to ban fur sales should not only worry furriers who risk…
March News: Fur Stories No Longer Black and White
byFur stories in the media are becoming increasingly nuanced as reporters strive for more balance or a new angle, or simply don’t have time…
Pamela Paquin – In Praise of “Accidental Fur”
byThe strength of the fur industry is that it is always reinventing itself. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was the revival of wild…
Living Sustainably: A Trapper’s Thoughts on Orange Juice
byOnce you get past the odd title, you’ll hopefully find it fitting for the parable that follows. At first glance, it may seem a…
February News: Vegan Fashion Taking a Beating
byVegan fashion is a buzz term for clothing that doesn’t use any animal products. Often promoted by activists as “cruelty-free” fashion, it’s all the…