Nigel, I agree about the wildlife aspect completely. The grizly was shot in 1936 and has an export stamp on the back of the hide to show it was taken and exported under proper and legal circumstances. The timber wolf hide is from eastern europe and was taken as part of an authorised cull. I use these skins to make period clothing where faux fur just wouldn't look authentic. However, I never buy pelts unless they have the proper stamp/paperwork with them. Nor do I ever take an animal just for it's skin. Rabbits are taken for their meat - the pelt is a by product and it's the same with deer. However, most deer skins I take are from recent roadkills. I've never hunted deer although if given the opportunity of being part of an organised cull, I'd probably jump at the chance. However, bad taste is just a matter of opinion.
Eric
Eric