Trapline Tales: Ski Doos and Marten Scent
byWelcome to Fur Trade Tales, our new series of real-life stories from real people of the fur trade. We kick off with our first…
Trapping & Hunting
Abundant Furbearers: An Environmental Success Story
byPeople I speak with are often astounded to learn that all the furs we use today are abundant. “We never use furs from endangered…
Top 5 Tasty Furbearers: Muskrat Stew and More
byThe fur trade is criticized by activists for killing animals “just for their fur”, when in fact the list of by-products is long and…
Trappers: Conservation’s “Black Sheep” or Unsung Heroes?
byAs of late, I’ve spent a lot of time educating about, as well as defending, the consumptive practices of hunting and fur trapping on…
Sealing Industry Is Much More than Sealers
byThe sealing industry, like most industries, employs many more people than simply the primary producers. The same can be said for the fur industry…
Why We Must Renew Our Support for Sealing
byOf all conflicts between advocates of sustainable use of wildlife and advocates of animal rights, none has been more enduring than the sealing issue….
Wild Furs: An Earth-Friendly Clothing Choice
byAt a time when we, as consumers, are being urged to “care for our planet” and make environmentally-responsible choices, we should take a closer…
Eating Seal Meat: Vancouver Chef Puts Seal on Menu
byEating seal meat is not something many of us have tried. It’s not a regular feature on restaurant menus, nor is it abundant in…
Sportsmen Must Unite to Protect All Hunting, Fishing, Trapping
byI recently sat in on a conservation meeting in a sportsmen’s lodge outside Concord, New Hampshire. The topic for discussion was the lack of…