Fur Hypocrites: You Can’t Protest Pipelines and Fur

Fur Hypocrites: You Can’t Protest Pipelines and Fur

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In the fur trade we see all kinds of hypocrisy from our critics, and one that we see regularly is…
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Sustainability: Why Is Gucci So Confused?

Sustainability: Why Is Gucci So Confused?

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In the modern field of conservation, sustainable use is the goal for which resource managers strive. Yet not so long…
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Fur-Free Gucci Policy Contradicts Company’s “Sustainability” Claims

Fur-Free Gucci Policy Contradicts Company’s “Sustainability” Claims

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Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri puzzled many when he recently announced that the prestigious design label would go “fur-free” in 2018….
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Abundant Furbearers: An Environmental Success Story

Abundant Furbearers: An Environmental Success Story

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People I speak with are often astounded to learn that all the furs we use today are abundant. “We never…
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Trappers: Conservation’s “Black Sheep” or Unsung Heroes?

Trappers: Conservation’s “Black Sheep” or Unsung Heroes?

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As of late, I’ve spent a lot of time educating about, as well as defending, the consumptive practices of hunting…
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The Great Fur Burial, Part 4: How Fur Biodegrades After One Year

The Great Fur Burial, Part 4: How Fur Biodegrades After One Year

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The fur industry is proud of the many ways in which fur is eco-friendly, including that after decades of use,…
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Why We Must Renew Our Support for Sealing

Why We Must Renew Our Support for Sealing

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Of all conflicts between advocates of sustainable use of wildlife and advocates of animal rights, none has been more enduring…
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Wild Furs: An Earth-Friendly Clothing Choice

Wild Furs: An Earth-Friendly Clothing Choice

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At a time when we, as consumers, are being urged to “care for our planet” and make environmentally-responsible choices, we…
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Standing Up to Anti-Hunting Bullies – A Case Study from Ontario

Standing Up to Anti-Hunting Bullies – A Case Study from Ontario

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It seems that animal rights and anti-hunting bullies come in many shapes and forms. Knowing this is important in managing-down…
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The Great Fur Burial, Part 3: After Six Months

The Great Fur Burial, Part 3: After Six Months

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The fur industry is proud of the many ways in which fur is eco-friendly, including that after decades of use, it biodegrades. In…
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Sportsmen Must Unite to Protect All Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

Sportsmen Must Unite to Protect All Hunting, Fishing, Trapping

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I recently sat in on a conservation meeting in a sportsmen’s lodge outside Concord, New Hampshire. The topic for discussion…
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5 Reasons Why We Must Wear Leather and Fur

5 Reasons Why We Must Wear Leather and Fur

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The world is changing and, with it, our approach to consumption. As the impact of global warming worsens, many consumers…
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