Canadian Fur Trade Unites for Design Competition
byIn response to an unexpected shortage this year of opportunities for aspiring fur designers, the Canadian fur trade has launched a whole new competition….
Environment & Conservation
“Time to Slow Down!” The Making of IFF’s Sustainability Campaign
byWith the slogan #Reconnect – Time to Slow Down, a new campaign by the International Fur Federation urges designers, independent brands, fashion groups as…
Sustainable Use Alliance Aims to Restore Integrity of CITES
byAnimal rights NGOs are currently exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to close down animal farms and prohibit all trade in wildlife. I am on the…
Happy 4th of July to the American Fur Trade!
byThe American fur trade played an important role in the country’s history, and continues to provide employment for thousands of citizens today. In celebration…
Canada Day 2020: Celebrating Our Living Fur Heritage
byHAPPY CANADA DAY 2020! On the first day of July each year, we celebrate the uniting of three British colonies – the Province of Canada, Nova…
Importance of Managing Wild Furbearers Greatly Misunderstood
byThe fact that several high-profile clothing companies recently stopped using fur in the name of “sustainability” — not to speak of political bans on…
Canada Goose: We’re Committed to Using Fur!
byMany trappers and others in the trade were caught by surprise when luxury outerwear maker Canada Goose announced on April 22 – Earth Day…
Letter from a Cree Trapper: Nature Is Our Refuge from Covid-19
byCree trapper Robert Grandjambe Jr. shares his views about Covid-19. If you are in the fur trade and want to tell us how the…
Humane Trapping Research Program Leads the World
byNorth America is the world leader in science-based research to develop the most humane trapping systems possible. To understand more about this important work…