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Alan Herscovici, Senior Researcher, Truth About Fur

Alan Herscovici, Senior Researcher, Truth About Fur

Alan Herscovici is the senior researcher and writer for Truth About Fur. Alan was raised in a fur family. His grandfather came to Canada in 1913 as a young fur artisan, having learned the craft from his own father in Paris. Alan’s father was a respected Canadian fur manufacturer and sales agent. After receiving his BA from McGill University (First Class Honours, Political Science and Economics) and an MA from the University of Sussex (Political Economy), Alan worked as a writer, freelance journalist and communications consultant. Alan’s published work includes the award-winning Second Nature: The Animal-Rights Controversy (CBC, 1985; General Publishing, 1991), the first book to present a balanced critique of the animal-rights philosophy from an environmental and social justice perspective. From 1997 to 2016, he served as Executive Vice-President of the Fur Council of Canada where he initiated pioneering programs to increase understanding and appreciation of the fur trade including, notably, www.Furisgreen.com. He shares his life with a pampered Lab-Golden rescue dog, an aquarium of fish, the latest in a long series of budgerigars, and some wonderful humans.

Abundant Furbearers: An Environmental Success Story
Environment & Conservation, Most Popular, Trapping & Hunting September 15, 2017 February 24, 2021

Abundant Furbearers: An Environmental Success Story

People I speak with are often astounded to learn that all the furs we use today are abundant. “We never use furs from endangered…

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It’s Time to Say “No” to Anti-Fur Hate Groups
Animal Rights August 25, 2017 March 1, 2021

It’s Time to Say “No” to Anti-Fur Hate Groups

Now that recent actions by White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis have sparked discussion about the importance of tolerance in a modern, multi-cultural society, perhaps it…

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The Country that Fur Built: Canada’s Fur Trade History
Cultural Heritage June 29, 2017 March 1, 2021

The Country that Fur Built: Canada’s Fur Trade History

As Canadians prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation (July 1, 1867), and also the 375th anniversary of the founding of Montreal (May…

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Ethical Fur Versus Intolerant Animal Activists
Animal Rights, Morality & Ethics March 22, 2017 March 1, 2021

Ethical Fur Versus Intolerant Animal Activists

This article was first published in The Villager, March 16, 2017.  As someone brought up in the Canadian fur trade and who has spent…

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Wild Furs: An Earth-Friendly Clothing Choice
Environment & Conservation, Trapping & Hunting March 8, 2017 March 1, 2021

Wild Furs: An Earth-Friendly Clothing Choice

At a time when we, as consumers, are being urged to “care for our planet” and make environmentally-responsible choices, we should take a closer…

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Why Animal Rights Activists Are Becoming More Aggressive
Animal Rights February 16, 2017 March 1, 2021

Why Animal Rights Activists Are Becoming More Aggressive

I received a phone call the other day from a very frightened fur retailer. Two young women had come into his store while he…

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5 Reasons Why Wearing Fur Is Not Like Wearing Your Pet
Cultural Heritage, Morality & Ethics December 1, 2016 March 1, 2021

5 Reasons Why Wearing Fur Is Not Like Wearing Your Pet

Earlier this year I wrote a blog post listing “5 reasons why PETA won’t make me ditch my Canada Goose”. For anyone who has…

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Standing Up to Animal-Rights Bullies – Case Study #1
Animal Rights, Case Studies October 21, 2016 March 1, 2021

Standing Up to Animal-Rights Bullies – Case Study #1

Unfortunately, this could happen to anyone working with fur these days, especially retailers selling any sort of fur or fur-trimmed products. A veteran North…

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Born Free USA Campaign Misrepresents Trapping
Animal Rights, Environment & Conservation, Trapping & Hunting September 30, 2016 February 26, 2021

Born Free USA Campaign Misrepresents Trapping

A recent on-line, anti-trapping rant by Born Free USA boss Adam Roberts (“What kind of person still traps wild animals?”, Huffington Post, Sept. 7, 2016) underscores…

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