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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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),
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two raccoons suffered horrible fates on Vancouver Island. They were each found – within weeks of each other – after being caught in and dragging
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
The horrific story of a raccoon and her baby being viciously killed in Ottawa upset our members – and everyone else who heard it –
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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