Lefty Tree-Lover Catches Fur Bug
byI’ve been told I’ve caught the “fur bug”, and I couldn’t agree more. I’m not only in love with this beautiful, natural material, but…
Fur In The News – March 2015 Roundup
byIt’s April, so let’s start our Fur in the News roundup for March with Canada Goose, maker of some of the world’s finest winter jackets. Unfortunately Canada Goose is now making…
I’m an Artisan Designer; Fur and Leather Keep Me Warm
byAs the cold weather settles in for another few months, I cuddle in my small country home on the Bay of Fundy. I put…
“Why I Hate PETA” and the “Shocked” Cat Affair
byDo you hate PETA? Of course you do, but take comfort from the fact this has been a bad year for them. And the latest pratfall…
Fur In The News – February 2015 Roundup
byFebruary 2015 has come and gone, and it’s time for our Fur In The News roundup of the month’s best stories. It’s a furry time…
After 50 Years, Fur Trade Turns Tables on Activists
byWe are the people of the fur trade and we will be silent no longer! That is the new rallying cry of our proud and…
Zimbal Mink Farm: A Wisconsin Family Affair
byIf you’ve never visited a mink farm before, now is your chance! Zimbal Mink Farm is in Wisconsin, the largest mink-producing state in the US (though Utah…
Fur In The News – January 2015 Roundup
byWelcome to 2015 and our first Fur In The News roundup of the year! Coming up: all the best news articles in January. While we…
Prestigious SAIC Launches Fur Design Program
byOne of America’s most prestigious art schools, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), has launched its first program for fur designers. This…