This is a slightly emotive subject, so I hope it doesn't get booted straight off, but apologies if it is a little too contentious....
It is not my intention to start an argument, merely get a few different perspectives.
I have the offer of a (relatively) cheap wolfskin coat. Whilst I am fervently anti fur farms/fur fashion/fur for fur's sake, this is clearly a second hand coat, and one that I intend to recycle into some arctic gear (my previous Finnish guide extolled the insulative virtues of wolf fur). My current perspective is that the previous owners of the skins are long gone, and the pelts will be used for a solid practical reason, and one that is a lot more justifiable (in my humble opinion) than the original use (sorry, furriers).
Remember folks, talk nicely, and moderators, please be patient....!
It is not my intention to start an argument, merely get a few different perspectives.
I have the offer of a (relatively) cheap wolfskin coat. Whilst I am fervently anti fur farms/fur fashion/fur for fur's sake, this is clearly a second hand coat, and one that I intend to recycle into some arctic gear (my previous Finnish guide extolled the insulative virtues of wolf fur). My current perspective is that the previous owners of the skins are long gone, and the pelts will be used for a solid practical reason, and one that is a lot more justifiable (in my humble opinion) than the original use (sorry, furriers).
Remember folks, talk nicely, and moderators, please be patient....!