Aug 16
In Kouvola and other regions of southern Finland, dozens of hunting hides have been destroyed or sabotaged in recent months. The damage ranges from the demolition of entire towers to the deliberate sawing of load-bearing parts, which can be life-threatening for hobby hunters. In addition to Kouvola, Sipoo, Porvoo and southwest Finland are also affected, …
Aug 09
NPR A Texas real estate magnate and trophy hunter was killed by a Cape buffalo during a hunting expedition in South Africa, according to a safari company, which described the incident as “sudden and unprovoked.” (hahahahaha) Asher Watkins had been tracking the bull for a kill when the large horned animal staged an attack first. …
Aug 04
Global fur production has collapsed. Here’s how it happened. by Kenny Torrella In just one decade, a longtime fashion mainstay has been relegated to the sidelines of both haute couture runways and bargain clothing racks: fur. In 2014, over 140 million minks, foxes, chinchillas, and raccoon dogs — a small, fox-like East Asian species — …
Jul 10
Steven M. Grazier Massillon Independent An animal activist groups is claiming responsibility of the release of about 2,000 mink last week in Stark County. American Liberation Front says activists opened several mink cages July 3 at Tonn’s Mink Farm in Tuscarawas Township. Dennis Tonn, owner of the farm, said July 7 that nearly 600 mink …
Jul 09
Steven M. Grazier Massillon Independent Key Points The owner of Tonn’s Mink Farm said about 600 of nearly 2,000 released animals remain missing. Dennis Tonn said a trespasser came on his business property and cut fencing to release the animals. Tonn said he called the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and FBI to investigate the incident. …
Jul 04
Robert Wang Canton Repository Key Points: Fur Commission USA says about 2,000 mink were released at a Massillon-area mink farm late July 2 or early July 3. An organization called the North American Animal Liberation Press office said activists were responsible for the mass mink release. The Stark County Sheriff’s office has not yet confirmed …
May 11
Vandals smashed out every window at Hillboyz Wing and Burger Bar over the weekend. This was the second time in just four months the restaurant on Lamar Avenue had been targeted. This time, the damage was estimated at $36,000, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers were called to the business just before 1 a.m. …
May 10
Maricopa County, AZ A large fire broke out at the Milky Way Dairy Farm on the outskirts of Maricopa, destroying a barn and continuing to burn late into the night. The blaze was reported around 6:30 p.m. and drew a response from multiple fire departments and Maricopa Fire. Crews were on the scene for hours. …
May 10
Bushy’s Meat Market in Trempealeau County was damaged after a late-night fire on May 8th. According to the Independence Police Department, crews were called to Bushy’s Meat Market at 23732 Washington Street just before 10 p.m Thursday night. The Animal Liberation Front last visited the town of Independence on August 16, 2023, when they liberated …
Mar 05
Fire destroyed the barn and heavily damaged the butcher shop at the Siverling Century Farm on Hwy 40 northeast of Bloomer on Monday. Owner Jared Siverling went out to put bacon in the smoker at 5 a.m. and found the barn was engulfed in flames. He called 911 and the Bloomer Fire Department responded and …
Feb 18
A fire destroyed LeRaysville Meat and Cheese over the weekend. Originally established in 1978 by a group of Amish farmers, the business changed hands and added meat processing. The business was known for the custom butchering of beef, pork, and lamb, and for processing deer and elk during hunting season. The shop suffered a significant …
Jan 29
By Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLive Convicted eco saboteur Joseph Dibee is contesting the $82,497 in restitution he was ordered to pay for a fire set at a wild horse corral in California owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Dibee’s lawyer is set to challenge the restitution amount next week before the 9th U.S. …
Jan 27
[see “Another Dead Fur Farmer” posted here earlier] By Cody Thompson Ohio CLEVELAND — The Humane Society of the United States announced that they, and local authorities, have completed an operation to rescue hundreds of animals that had been living in terrible conditions at a fur and urine farm. What You Need To Know Hundreds …
Jan 21
Convicted arsonist among 2 arrested in fake firetruck in Los Angeles amid wildfires By Michael Ruiz Fox News The FBI has rekindled a decades-long manhunt for a serial arson suspect accused of operating a domestic “eco-terror” cell that lit off more than a half-dozen fires in the 1990s and early 2000s shortly after Los Angeles authorities announced the arrests …
Jan 14
By John Beauge | Special to PennLive SUNBURY — The Northumberland County fur farm from which nearly 700 minks were released in October has been listed for sale but its owners say it is part of a planned succession strategy. Through a spokesperson, the owners of the Richard H. Stahl & Sons Fur Farm say …
