Anthropomorphism: What Is It and Can It Benefit Conservation?
byWe often assume that if we convince people to care about wildlife they will support conservation. Of course, people are unlikely to support something…
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The Ethics of Killing Animals: There Is No One Answer
byThere is a saying that the only things we all have in common are birth, death, and taxes. If there is a fourth thing…
Sustainability: Why Is Gucci So Confused?
byIn the modern field of conservation, sustainable use is the goal for which resource managers strive. Yet not so long ago, conservation was popularly…
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…
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…
September Fur News: It’s Fur Fashion Season
byIt’s time for our September Fur In The News roundup and we want to talk about fur fashion! Namely the “hat of the season”,…
The Modern Trapper: Champion of Wild Resources
byThe morning started just like any other during my fall trapping season this past November. I fumbled about as I awoke to the sound of…
Why Is Fur So Controversial and Why Should It Matter?
byWith fur now so prominent on the designer catwalks, in fashion magazines, and on the street, many publications are hosting debates about the ethics…