Fur Bans: Society Has Much More to Lose than Fashion
byWhen animal activists pressure designers to stop using fur in their collections, or politicians to ban the sale of fur products in their cities,…
Trapping & Hunting
Moleskin: A Unique Fur Once Favoured by British High Society
byThough rarely seen these days, moleskin deserves a special mention in the history of the fur trade. This unique fur was once favoured by…
Timmins Fur Council: Put Down Your Gadgets Kids, Learn to Love Nature
byIn a world of smartphones, games and constant connectivity, the ability to unplug and learn about nature, in nature, is becoming elusive for more…
After the Siege: What Is the Future of Fur?
byPart of modern life in Western societies involves dealing with a handful of people who believe they can tell the rest of us how…
Spring Muskrat Trapping in Quebec
byIt was a crisp, bright morning in early April when I set out for my first lesson in Spring muskrat trapping. I had agreed…
“Fur Is in My Blood” Says Katie Ball, Trapper, Designer, Advocate
byKatie Ball is a trapper from Thunder Bay, Ontario who also runs her own company, Silver Cedar Studio, designing and making fur garments. She is…
Fur Institute of Canada Champions Humane and Sustainable Fur Production
byOkanagan Valley, British Columbia, is a unique experience for visitors with its high desert environment, vast orchards and lush vineyards. It also provides a fertile…
Skunk Under Your Deck? Call a Certified Trapper
byQuestion: What does a certified trapper in the modern era do with a lifetime of skills and experience developed in dealing with wildlife? Answer: Help…
Trapline Tales: Trail-Building in the High Country
byWelcome to Fur Trade Tales, our series of real-life stories from real people of the fur trade. This is our second Trapline Tales, but…