Facts About Wild Furs

• Beaver, muskrat and raccoon are some of the most abundant furs produced in nature. Other beautiful wild furs include marten (sable), fisher, fox, coyote, squirrel, badger, opossum, lynx and bobcat.
• Most of the world’s beautiful wild furs are produced in Canada, the United States and Russia.

• Wild furs are abundant; endangered species are NOT used in the fur trade. This is assured by strict state (or provincial), federal and international regulations.

• The fur trade uses only a small part of the surplus produced by nature each year. This is what biologists call “sustainable use of renewable resources” – a principle that is now endorsed by all major conservation organizations including the World Conservation Union and the World Wildlife Fund.

• When you buy wild fur you support aboriginal trappers and other people who live close to the land – people who have direct interest in protecting wildlife habitat.

• Beaver, muskrat and other fur animals also provide food for many aboriginal and remote communities: animals not used for food are returned to nature to feed other wildlife through the winter. Nothing is wasted!

• With new designs and processing techniques, wild furs are more lightweight and versatile than ever – ideal for today’s active lifestyles!