Derek Martel, Author at Fur Institute of Canada Fur Institute of Canada

Derek Martel

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Fox Chaser - Winter on the Trapline - CBC Documentary by FIC member Robert Grandjambe

Fox Chaser: a winter on the trapline (Official Trailer) from Chris Hsiung on Vimeo. "In the deep freeze of Northern Alberta, a young man finds freedom making a career on the trapline. With industrial development encroaching on wildlife and increasing family obligations, this may be his last chance to live his passion for the...

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FUR.CA store!

The Fur Institute of Canada is proud to announce that we have a online store now! It's simple to use, visit www.fur.ca/shop/ and have a look around. At the moment we have three fur hats and the newly developed trapping training manual which was produced by "Fédération des Trappeurs Gestionnaires du Québec" entitled, "Trapping...

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Fur Institute of Canada media training program helps participants “meet the press”

On August 22nd, 2018, The Fur Institute of Canada (FIC) was invited by the Ontario Fur Managers Federation (OFMF) as part of their annual general meeting to Timmins to provide media training! Media training is important in today’s world, to allow the industry to get its sustainability message across. The FIC has developed...

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Fur Institute of Canada Champions Humane and Sustainable Fur Production - Truth About Fur Blog Highlight

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, is a unique experience for visitors with its high desert environment, vast orchards and lush vineyards. It also provides a fertile backdrop for talks about Canada’s abundant wild furbearers and the production of humane and sustainable fur. The Fur Institute of Canada chose Kelowna, on the shore...