Explore APFA’s history in ‘The Defenders’ eBook, now available
We often talk about a proud tradition of defending the fur-bearing animals of Canada – but never before has that history truly been explored. With
May 12, 2014
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Beaver Blotter: May 12, 2014
Technology playing a role in spring bear hunt It was a long battle that the government won – the spring bear hunt in Ontario is
May 12, 2014
Episode 130: Ontario’s orphans
The Ontario spring bear hunt has begun. After a long battle, advocates have been unable to reverse the government’s vote-grabbing plan to open up the
May 11, 2014
Mountain caribou decline stems from habitat loss; why are we hunting wolves?
The risk for Mountain caribou in western Canada is at a critical juncture – and the policies of governments of BC and Alberta are not
May 9, 2014
Trap ban petition ready for circulation in Calgary
We’ve been following the issues of trapping in Calgary for some time now. Across Alberta, trapping is an issue for pet owners, wildlife lovers and
May 8, 2014
Farley Mowat inspired a love of wildlife and Canada
It was with heavy hearts that we learned yesterday Canadian icon, author and environmentalist Farley Mowat had passed on. Media reports have noted that Mowat,
May 8, 2014
Court upholds West Hollywood’s fur sales ban
When a law is just, it will be upheld. And that’s the case in West Hollywood this week. According to the HSUS, the policy banning
May 7, 2014
Beaver Blotter: May 5, 2014
You don’t mess with momma beaver National news was made last week when a beaver got lost in Miramichi, New Brunswick, and showed her frustration.
May 5, 2014
Episode 129: The Ghosts, one year later
One year ago a small budget documentary was premiered at the HotDocs film festival in Toronto. The film followed the journey of a photographer –
May 4, 2014
Ontario election 2014: what it means for the animals
Kathleen Wynne blew it – and now Ontario is heading to the polls on June 12 for an early election. Our first question: what does
May 3, 2014
APFA welcomes Fjällräven to the neighbourhood
We’re always happy to see ethical, fur-free clothiers opening up shop. But we’re absolutely ecstatic that Fjällräven has opened their first store in Canada –
May 2, 2014
Beavers given a reprieve in Hamilton Conservation Areas
The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) has chosen to continue the suspension of all trapping in their parks until a committee can prepare new policies –
May 2, 2014
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Traps in Fifty Creek Conservation Area show dangers of AIHTS
APFA has been provided images of the animals known to be caught in Conibear traps set for beavers at the Fifty Creek Conservation Area in
April 30, 2014
At-risk snapping turtle not the last victim if trapping continues
The term non-target catch refers to anything caught in a trap that wasn’t the intended animal. Unfortunately, traps don’t know how to tell the difference
April 29, 2014
Beaver Blotter: April 28, 2014
Rehabbers show fawns can be adopted It’s long been known that orphaned birds of prey can be adopted by other families. Now it’s known that
April 28, 2014
Episode 128: Special Report
On April 12, APFA converged on Calgary, Alberta to host A Celebration of Wildlife. Nearly 100 wildlife lovers joined us at the Hotel Alma at
April 28, 2014
Harrowing Easter weekend for Calgary rabbit
A disturbing trend of trapping in Calgary has culminated in another frightening incident. According to resident Brenda Willy, a rabbit dragged a two-foot chain and
April 28, 2014
Fur industry is misleading Gen Y – and marketing magazine
A marketing magazine has published an article suggesting that the concept of sustainability and ‘green’ choices is making fur popular amongst Generation Y. The irony is palatable.
April 25, 2014
B.C. unveils heinous plan to kill wolves
It’s called a wolf management plan. It’s really a policy that protects the ability of hunters, trappers, ranchers and just about anyone else to kill as many wolves as often as they can.
The Management Plan for the Grey Wolf was released on April 17, 2014, just before the Easter holiday. After months of attempts to uncover the plan by traditional media and advocates, it is clear what the government was trying to keep out of the public’s eye.
April 25, 2014
WildSafeBC asks the right questions in bobcat conflict
It’s easy to say that a wild animal went mad and decided to start attacking. It’s harder to say you’re not sure – and that’s
April 23, 2014
Snare that catches beaver is deemed illegal
A beaver was released near his home after a Conservation Officer found him wrapped in a snare trap in Prince George. The Conservation Officer told Global News that the beaver was caught in an illegal snare trap in a residential area. The question we must ask is: why was the trap deemed illegal?
April 23, 2014
Coyotes good news for a slow news week
In the small town of Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, a coyote was sighted near a school. And that's it for the story. At the end
April 21, 2014
Industry says fur is back – store closure says otherwise
Pappas Furs, a long-time Vancouver furrier, has closed. Opened 100 years ago, it stood as an “icon” for the fur trade and Canada’s rugged past.
April 18, 2014
Fur market ‘flat’ in China
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: fashion is cyclical. The rapid rise of fur prices in recent years was disheartening for us
April 14, 2014
