Why Fur Trim Keeps Us Warm
byFur-trimmed and down-filled parkas are everywhere in our cities these days, but is the coyote, fox or other fur trim on the hoods just…
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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…
Versatile Mink Oil: An Under-Appreciated Resource
byMink oil is a by-product of fur farming with a curious history that is hugely under-appreciated today. Once touted as a magical tonic for…
The Country that Fur Built: Canada’s Fur Trade History
byAs Canadians prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation (July 1, 1867), and also the 375th anniversary of the founding of Montreal (May…
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….
Heritage Fur Products to Warm the Body and Soul
bySometimes a particular aroma can bring back vivid childhood memories leaving you awash in feelings of love, comfort, and belonging. It may be cinnamon…
Santa Wears Fur “from His Head to His Foot”
byA Visit from St. Nicholas ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;…
5 Reasons Why Wearing Fur Is Not Like Wearing Your Pet
byEarlier this year I wrote a blog post listing “5 reasons why PETA won’t make me ditch my Canada Goose”. For anyone who has…
10 Cool Facts You May Not Know About Fur
byCOOL FACT #1: Fur may have saved the human race New research suggests humans (Homo sapiens) survived the last Ice Age and Neanderthals didn’t…