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Activism

Posted on December 1, 2009 by admin

Many animals like cattle, pigs , chicken are killed for meat in western countries.   However, there is not much outcry when these animals are killed, since photos are not available.  The killing of seals who live in ice  , with … Continue reading →

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Reasons for killing seals

Posted on December 1, 2009 by admin

Some of the reasons for killing seals are: Meat Fur Fat and oil For culling the population

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Green peace

Posted on November 27, 2009 by admin

Green Peace had a lot of success with putting a stop to Whaling activities in North America. However when it came to seals they ended up in conflict with one of their own Paul Watson because his methods and ideas … Continue reading →

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Seal pelts

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

Seal pelts are soft, water proof, and durable. They can withstand the cold wet months.  The seal pelts insulate the wearer from the  cold in winter in temperate climates. Seal skin mitts are a really good investment because they can … Continue reading →

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Seal meat

Posted on November 22, 2009 by admin

Seal meat is rich in protien, Omega 3 and 6 and provided a warm hearty meal in the colder months. The meat is consumed to this day. Some prefer a nice seal pie to chicken . Seal oil can be … Continue reading →

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History of seal hunting

Posted on November 10, 2009 by admin

First Nations and people of European heritage have hunted seals for hundreds of years. Both groups use the meat and both groups make money off of it.  Supporters of this practice say that t First Nations and Euro-Canadians should be … Continue reading →

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Killing seals

Posted on November 2, 2009 by admin

The hunt is Canada is tightly regulated and sealers can loosing their license and face charges for breaking the laws. The vast majority of seals are shot not killed with the hakipik. It is illegal to skin a seal alive, … Continue reading →

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Seal population

Posted on October 18, 2009 by admin

The Harp seal population off the coast of Newfoundland is around 5.4-5.5 million animals. Even after a hundred years of being commercial hunted , the population is still high.  Some people are concerned that, if the seal hunt ends the … Continue reading →

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Commercial seal hunts

Posted on September 12, 2009 by admin

British Columbia also had a commercial seal hunt that ended just before Animal rights groups found out about the Atlantic Canada hunt. Around that time when the BC hunt ended there were so many seals they started culling them. Just … Continue reading →

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Seal hunting laws

Posted on August 5, 2009 by admin

In Canada a seal cannot be hunted until it is independent from it’s mother. While young seals can be hunted the hunting of white coat baby harp seals was outlawed in 1987.  Try to check  the age at which most … Continue reading →

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