David Suzuki Got It Wrong; Mink Farming Makes Sense
byThe following letter was first published by Powell River Peak in response to the January 30 article “David Suzuki and scientists call on government…
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Indigenous Fur Harvesters Speak Out Against Anti-Fur Campaigners
byThe following statement from the four signatories below was released to the media on Jan. 24, 2021. “Harvesting and trading fur and other gifts…
Clouds Over Fur Trade Have Silver Lining
byIt’s the Holiday Season, a time of good cheer, so let’s pretend for a moment that Covid-19 hasn’t made the last year thoroughly miserable…
With Proper Precautions, Mink Farms Don’t Pose Covid-19 Risk
byQuick to turn the misfortune of others to their own benefit, animal activists have jumped on reports about Covid-19 on mink farms in Europe…
It’s Not Wearing Fur that’s “Immoral”. It’s Israel’s Proposed Fur Ban
byThe Israeli Government recently announced that permits for the importation, fabrication or sale of fur will no longer be issued, except for religious, scientific,…
As Brands Drop Exotic Skins, Will Conglomerates Fight Back?
byI hate to say “I told you so!” but only a fool could not have seen this coming. A few short years ago, while…
Sustainable Use Alliance Aims to Restore Integrity of CITES
byAnimal rights NGOs are currently exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to close down animal farms and prohibit all trade in wildlife. I am on the…
New Priorities? Fur in a Time of Coronavirus
byYour idea of what makes a current event important may differ from mine, but occasionally a story comes along that grabs everyone’s attention. Enter…
There’s No Justification for Banning the Sale of Fur
byThe following essay appeared recently in the Toronto Star (Canada’s largest circulation newspaper), as the pro-fur side of a debate on whether banning the…