The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, was formed in British Columbia in 1944 under the leadership of Ernest Winch. [1] [2] The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife, [3] though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada. [4]
Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping, [5] ending the import of dog and cat fur, [6] and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers. [7] [8]
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011. The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a success by various attendants. [9] [10] The 2013 Living With Wildlife conference took place in Vancouver, BC, on September 20. Audio, video and photos from the event are available online. [11]
In October, 2013, APFA launched Defender Radio, [12] a weekly podcast focusing on wildlife, the fur industry, animal advocacy and the science involved.
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, also known as the Fur-bearer Defenders or APFA, was formed in British Columbia in 1944 under the leadership of Ernest Winch. [1] [2] The group's original aims were to assist in finding a "more humane" form of trapping wildlife, [3] though in later years they decided to focus on trying to end the fur-trade in Canada. [4]
Recent activities include helping communities investigate illegal/domestic trapping, [5] ending the import of dog and cat fur, [6] and assisting municipalities in coexisting with beavers. [7] [8]
The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals began hosting Living With Wildlife conferences for municipal partners in 2011. The 2012 event, held in Toronto, Ontario, was deemed a success by various attendants. [9] [10] The 2013 Living With Wildlife conference took place in Vancouver, BC, on September 20. Audio, video and photos from the event are available online. [11]
In October, 2013, APFA launched Defender Radio, [12] a weekly podcast focusing on wildlife, the fur industry, animal advocacy and the science involved.