Facts About the Fur Industry

Trapping

Almost 900,000 fur-bearing animals--raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, lynxes, foxes, beavers, otters, and others-are killed each year for their fur by trappers in Canada. Learn more about Trapping...

Fur Farming

Another 1.1 million animals are raised on fur "farms." Learn more about fur farming...

Wildlife Management

Trapping weakens wildlife populations by killing healthy animals. Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, raptors, and other so-called "trash" animals (including endangered species like the bald eagle) are crippled or killed by traps. Learn more about wildlife management...

Native Canadians

Canada's native people, as well as its wild animals, are victims of the fur industry. Learn more about how the fur industry affects Native Canadians...