#furbearers

Dear Colorado Wildlife Alliance advocates,

The time is approaching–the CPW Commission meeting is only two weeks away, March 4-5. We’ve seen what the opposition is planning and Colorado’s “furbearering” wildlife needs you.

Please join us in one week for our Zoom planning meeting. Details provided below: 

Date & Time: Feb 25, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time

Zoom Meeting Link: https://biologicaldiversity-org.zoom.us/j/86481039995?pwd=B8jKbE80LQivF3VnQUAxYaypV8OFQe.1

In this meeting we will discuss actions needed in advance of the CPW meeting, messaging and planning for the actual meeting March 4-5.

Critically, we need as many CWA members and friends to attend the CPW Commission meetings. We know the opposition is trying to get those supporting unlimited killing and outdated wildlife management there in force. We need as many of us at these meetings as possible to show the Commission that we are not a vocal minority but an activated majority. 

March 4 will be the day for the “furbearer” management reform petition. Arrive early, by 7am, and plan for the day. And please wear something RED so we can create a visual presence and so we can find each other more easily.

March 5 will be focused on wolf management and SB26-003 Implementation. Again, please arrive early, wear RED and plan for the day.

The CPW Commission meetings will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Westminster, 8773 Yates Dr. Westminster, CO 80031

We’ll discuss all this on next Wednesday’s Zoom meeting.

White Tanuki (Nyctereutes viverrinus) - both the albino and leucistic morphs are used in the fur industry for white finnracoon. Finnraccoons posses the longest guard hairs in the industry, as well as having thick, sturdy guard hairs. These guard hairs will catch the light in photographs and make it recognizable in comparison to fox. 

White Morph Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes fulvus) - Red foxes come in a variety of white colorations such as Georgian (almost completely white), light silver marble (light grey dorsal stripe), as well as pure white and albino. They have a long pile fur but the guard hairs are not as pronounced as the finnracoon, and the fur on the neck will be distinctly longer than the fur on the shoulders. 

Polar Artic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) - Polar artic fox (used interchangeably with ‘shadow fox’ in the industry although there are differences) have been selectively bred to have an equal pile fur that is thick and short. The coloring is typically pure white although there are occasionally slightly darker dorsal stripes. Polar arctic foxes are the most common in the fur trade and the most common for dyed furs. These are the most common white furs in the fur trade. 

Blue Fox (Vulpes lagopus) - Similar to polar arctic, the blue fox has been bred for even, shorter hairs that will appear even throughout the coat. Typically no distinct neck ruff will be present aside from darker hairs along the shoulders and back. Currently light blue foxes are favored as they’re easy to dye. These are the second most common for white fur. 

#GlobalNews: “‘Fur-Bearers’ want highest court to limit conservation officers’ power to put down animals – BC”

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An animal advocacy group has filed for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after B.C.’s top court dismissed a case from The Fur-Bearers challenging the power of the Conservation Officers Service (COS) to euthanize animals at its own discretion.

The case stems from when an orphaned baby bear was put down in 2016 by a conservation officer — while a rehabilitation centre…

#GlobalNews: “‘Fur-Bearers’ want highest court to limit conservation officers’ power to put down animals – BC”

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An animal advocacy group has filed for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after B.C.’s top court dismissed a case from The Fur-Bearers challenging the power of the Conservation Officers Service (COS) to euthanize animals at its own discretion.

The case stems from when an orphaned baby bear was put down in 2016 by a conservation officer — while a rehabilitation centre…

#GlobalNews: “‘Fur-Bearers’ want highest court to limit conservation officers’ power to put down animals – BC”

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An animal advocacy group has filed for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after B.C.’s top court dismissed a case from The Fur-Bearers challenging the power of the Conservation Officers Service (COS) to euthanize animals at its own discretion.

The case stems from when an orphaned baby bear was put down in 2016 by a conservation officer — while a rehabilitation centre…