In Episode 4 of Horrible People Podcast I sit down with Doug Chiasson from the Fur Institute of Canada. Doug opens our eyes to a group that is "othered" or misunderstood by society and even people that are supposed to be in their general community - the trappers and sealing.

In this episode, we explore why trapping, the fur trade and the sealing is essential to our culture, economy, communities and wildlife health. We dig deep into the misconceptions, the realities, the research backing why trappers and sealers to what they do, as well as explore Doug's adventures as he educates and advocates on behalf of trappers and hunters.

Find Doug and the Fur Institute of Canada:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furinstituteofcanada/ The Truth About Fur Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea53oKzsdoY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FurInstituteOfCanada Online: https://fur.ca/

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thehorriblepeoplepod/ The Host | https://www.instagram.com/jenndvc/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/jenndvc Online | https://whywehunt.ca/horriblepeoplepodcast/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jennmcdonald 00:00 Introduction to Doug Chiasson and His Background 07:33 Understanding the Seal Hunt: Myths and Realities 19:48 The Economics of the Fur Trade and Its Impact on Communities 25:01 Legislation and Its Effects on Trapping and Fur Industry 50:59 The Future of Fur: Sustainability and Ethical Considerations