Violet: first victim of trapping season
A family is without their beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Violet, after her life was taken in the grips of a beaver trap in Manitoba. Trapping
October 17, 2013
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Science brings end to cull in NJ
The community of Princeton, New Jersey, was seriously considering a cull. Hunters were rubbing their palms in preparation of the town’s policy, which would allow
October 15, 2013
Near miss for pets, hikers in Nanaimo
A group of hikers and their pets had a close call near Nanaimo recently, when they stumbled upon body-gripping traps set for beavers. According to
October 11, 2013
Episode 102: Drawing lines
A funny thread emerged when we compiled this week’s episode of Defender Radio: the lines in our lives. While listening to the interviews, we realized
October 11, 2013
MPP wants return of spring bear hunt
An Ontario MPP has introduced a private members bill in the legislature calling for a return of the spring bear hunt, citing public safety concerns
October 10, 2013
Who’s winning from the fur trade?
An article in Wednesday’s London Free Press indicated that the fur industry is surging, with millions being made. What it doesn’t address is who is
October 9, 2013
The most dangerous time of the year
Killers in British Columbia are rejoicing: trapping season is beginning. For those who find the cruelty and pain of a wild animal pleasurable, it truly
October 4, 2013
Episode 101: Defender Radio
It’s finally here! After a great deal of quiet background work, we’re pleased to launch this first official episode of Defender Radio, a new podcast
October 2, 2013
Support opposition to deer culls at Supreme Court
In 2011, the District of Invermere began a process to cull deer throughout the region. The residents, who formed the Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS),
October 2, 2013
Three cheers for Kootenay
There’s probably a bad “cross the road” joke in it somewhere, but the important news is that wildlife in Kootenay National Park will have a
October 1, 2013
Special Report: Living With Wildlife 2013
On September 20, 2013, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals hosted the 3rd Annual Living With Wildlife Conference in Vancouver,,British Columbia. Experts from
September 30, 2013
Levi’s teams up with coyote-killing Canada Goose Inc.
When it was recently announced that Levi’s and Canada Goose were teaming up“to bring forth an assortment of pieces to combat the coming climate in
September 25, 2013
The times, they are a changin’ (and they’re looking fur-free)
It’s been an exciting week for fur-free advocates! This past weekend, West Hollywood, California (WeHo) saw its ban on the sale of fur go into
September 25, 2013
What this 11-year-old thinks about trapping
Jasmine Polsinelli is at it again. You may remember her for being theyoungest lifetime memberof APFA, ever. At eleven years old, she's already a seasoned
September 23, 2013
A fur flagship sinking
Just a few years ago, the fur industry proclaimed that their flagship, Pappas Furs (located in Vancouver) was turning huge profits. It was discovered this
September 23, 2013
Trapped BC raccoons: APFA offers $1,000 reward
Two raccoons suffered horrible fates on Vancouver Island. They were each found – within weeks of each other – after being caught in and dragging
September 18, 2013
Danger on BC roads for drivers and wildlife
A recent story on TheProvince.com is warning drivers in British Columbia to beware as rutting season for deer statistically coincides with a peak in wildlife-driver
September 18, 2013
PETITION: Deliver maximum sentence in animal abuse case
The horrific story of a raccoon and her baby being viciously killed in Ottawa upset our members – and everyone else who heard it –
September 12, 2013
It isn’t skunks stinking up Windsor
Something sure does smell in Windsor, Ontario, these days, but it isn’t the skunks. The City of Windsor has reacted to some residents’ concerns about
September 11, 2013
Living With Wildlife Conference: Meet Dan Straker
It all started with a grad student taking a unique view of an all-too common concern. In 1997, the coyote population in Vancouver was becoming
September 11, 2013
Where do stuffies come from?
Where do babies come from, Mom? It’s an endearing question that all parents must one day face. Thankfully, we don’t have children; we have stuffies.
September 9, 2013
Living With Wildlife Conference: Meet Dr. Shelley Alexander
Dr. Shelley Alexandar, a professor at the University of Calgary, is one of the numerous speakers heading to Vancouver for the 3rd Annual Living With
September 6, 2013
Beaver yoga
Happy hump day, everybody! We all like to stay healthy, even beavers! Wildlife photographer Gregory Kerekes caught this little guy doing some morning yoga. Find
September 4, 2013
Furry headlines are a little fuzzy
With headlines like Export driven boom lines pockets of Alberta trappers or Fur trapping taps into rising demand, it can be hard to know what
September 4, 2013
