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…
August News: RIP Aretha Franklin, Spreading the Word
bySadly, last month saw the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. She was far too talented and independent an artist for…
IFF Fashion Campaigns Promote Ethics, Heritage and Sustainability of Fur
byResponsible fashion, informed consumer choice, and the sustainability of fur are front-and-centre in two new fashion campaigns for Fall/Winter 2018-2019 from the International Fur Federation….
New Zealand Designer Embraces Wild Rabbit “Eco-Fur”
byWe’re used to hearing polarised arguments about fur, either strongly in favour or strongly against. But many people hold views that fall somewhere in…
Proposals to Ban Fur Sales Are Anti-Ecological
byAfter pressuring a number of designer brands to stop using fur in their collections, animal activist groups that seek to impose a vegan lifestyle…
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’s Unwavering Appeal
byIn response to rumors of his demise, American writer and humorist Mark Twain is famously quoted as saying, “The reports of my death are…
July News: Invasive and Indigenous Furbearers Expanding Ranges
byOur July news roundup focuses on two areas where a little more common sense could solve everyone’s problems. When wild furbearer populations grow too…
“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…