Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies  (AFWA) - The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agenciesthe organization that represents North Americas fish and wildlife agenciespromotes sound management and conservation, and speaks with a unified voice on important fish and wildlife issues.

Northeast Furbearer Resources Technical Committee - (NFRTC) is comprised of professional wildlife biologists from the northeastern United States and provinces of eastern Canada, and is committed to the study and responsible management of furbearer species.

Fur commission USA - Fur Commission USA is a non-profit trade association representing 400 mink-farming families on over 300 farms in more than two dozen states. Through their cooperatives, North American Fur Auctions and American Legend, these farmers market 3 million of the world's finest mink pelts valued at almost $200 million to manufacturers around the world.

North American Fur Auctions (NAFA)  - North American Fur Auctions principal business is the sale of raw fur pelts at public auction. The pelts are received on consignment from producers of ranched-raised furs and harvesters of wild furs. The fur pelts are sold to fur garment manufacturers and fur pelt dealers worldwide. The Company is the largest fur auction house in North America, and the third largest fur auction in the world.

Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance - COHA is dedicated to protecting and preserving the right to hunt, fish, and trap in Canada, while promoting the responsible use of fish, game and fur bearer resources.

Massachusetts Trappers Association  - The Massachusetts Trappers Association is an organization founded for the purpose of preserving the tradition of fur harvesting, while promoting education and perseverance into the future.

National Trappers Association - The National Trappers Association is committed to defending and promoting the safe and ethical harvest of furbearing mammals and to the preservation and enhancement of their habitats. Fifty-one state trapping affiliates make up the core of the national organization representing thousands of fur harvesters from every portion of the country.

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife - The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is responsible for the conservation - including restoration, protection and management - of fish and wildlife resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.

The World Conservation Union  - IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.

Wildlife Conservation Society -  The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900s when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains. Today, we protect many of the worlds iconic creatures here and abroad, including gorillas in the Congo, tigers in India, polar bears in the Arctic, and ocean giants in our worlds amazing seascapes.

The Wildlife Society  TWSs mission is to represent and serve the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, and others who work actively to study, manage, and conserve wildlife and its habitats worldwide. 

International World Conservation Trust - The IWCT's mission it to promote Sustainable Use of wild resources - terrestrial and aquatic - as a conservation mechanism. To re-establish the fundamental link between all components of nature, including man. To develop better understanding, respect and tolerance towards cultures and values of all nations and social groups in their relation with nature.  To protect the Sovereign Rights of Independent States in their conservation efforts.

National Animal Interest Alliance - The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals.

Fur Institute of Canada   - The overall mission of the Fur Institute of Canada is to promote the sustainable and wise use of Canada's fur resources. The Fur Institute of Canada, a national non-profit organization, has acted as a round table for fur trade, animal welfare and furbearer conservation issues since 1983, and is the coordinator for overall implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in Canada.

Nova Scotia Natural Resources - The Furbearers and Upland Game Program is responsible for the management of various species of furbearing mammals and upland game, (i.e. snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, ringnecked pheasants and Hungarian partridge). Activities include, as required, various population and habitat surveys, biological studies, biological collections from harvested species, analysis of harvest trends and liaison with user/interest groups. The synthesis of this information provides the framework for scientifically based decisions on regulatory management of harvested species, input for species and habitat management into the Integrated Resource Management process of NS Department of Natural Resources, and development of policies related to the management of furbearer and upland game species.  

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources  - Fish and wildlife (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians) are important to Ontario. These natural resources are an important part of the province's biodiversity that provide us with ecological, social and economic benefits.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department  - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife department has over 125 staff members committed to five divisions. Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, Outreach and Administration. We are biologists, game wardens, educational coordinators and support staff. We all believe in our MISSION: To protect and conserve our fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the people of Vermont.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Mission: "To conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being."  DEC's goal is to achieve this mission through the simultaneous pursuit of environmental quality, public health, economic prosperity and social well-being, including environmental justice and the empowerment of individuals to participate in environmental decisions that affect their lives.

New Hampshire Fish & Game  - As the guardian of the state's fish, wildlife, and marine resources, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department works in partnership with the public to: Conserve, manage and protect these resources and their habitats; Inform and educate the public about these resources; Provide the public with opportunities to use and appreciate these resources.

Connecticut Environmental Protection  - Founded in 1971, the mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to conserve, improve and protect the natural resources and environment of the State of Connecticut in such a manner as to encourage the social and economic development of Connecticut while preserving the natural environment and the life forms it supports in a delicate, interrelated and complex balance, to the end that the state may fulfill its responsibility as trustee of the environment for present and future generations.

Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management  - The Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management is a non-profit, grant funded site that provides research-based information on how to responsibly handle wildlife damage problems.

Friends of Fur (FoF) - Friends of Fur (FoF) provides the voice for the fur consumers. FoF is a group of concerned citizens from all walks of life who want society to know that they enjoy wearing fur products and that effective wildlife management will sustain North America's founding industry.

Fur Council of Canada - The Fur Council of Canada is a national, non-profit federation representing people working in every sector of the Canadian fur trade. This includes fur producers, auction houses, processors, designers, craftspeople and retail furriers. Incorporated in 1964.

Massachusetts Outdoor Heritage Foundation - The Massachusetts Outdoor Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization created by sportsmen, sportswomen, and conservationists.

Do We or Don't We - Woburn, MA (check out the "vegan news" page!

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

PETA Kills Animals

Activist Cash

Center for Consumer Freedom

HUMANEWATCH.ORG

Physician Scam - The Physicians Committee for Responsible (?) Medicine

ExposeAnimalRights.com

ecoNOT.com

AMP - Americans for Medical Progress

Man N Nature

Speaking of Research