We took notice of a new site that serves as a fitting compliment to Coalition Against Fur Farms: the Wildlife Farms Database, which compiles addresses of captive wildlife operations in all 50 states. The site has a great rollover US map, allowing you to click on any state and see a list of wildlife farms in that state. What are wildlife farms? Here is a sampling of the types of operations listed on this site (from the Wildlife Farms Database mission statement): “Game” breeders Canned hunts Wild animals used for their flesh (i.e. deer held for “venison”) Urine collection / trapping lure operations Penning operations (animals used to train hunting dogs) Wildlife “exhibitors” (such as roadside zoos) …..and many, many more. The farms listed appear to run the range of species, including those that imprison frogs, pheasants, bobcats, quail, coyotes, groundhogs, squirrels, and literally hundreds of other species. The site posts information obtained from public records, including the species held captive when available, and in some instances the exact number of animals. Altogether, this is a very well-researched site that will be of interest to many readers of this one. Check out the wildlife farms...

The following Wisconsin addresses were obtained by Coalition Against Fur Farms and need investigating. The below list represents farms / facilities confirmed to have either mink, foxes, or coyotes. However the numbers of animals held, and their purpose is unknown (though CAFF does not support the imprisonment of any animal for any reason). These addresses were obtained from a list of captive wildlife permit holders in Wisconsin. None of the known fur farms in the state are on the list, indicating strongly that these addresses are not fur farms. Many of the identifiable addresses on the list include facilities such as roadside zoos, and even places doing good for animals such as wildlife rehab operations. We offer these addresses only because they are listed as having mink, fox, or coyote, and their purpose is a mystery. Please send any information about these addresses to Coalition Against Fur Farms. Farm with mink: PAUL PETTIS 29966 – 10TH AVE CADOTT WI Other species: WATERFOWL, WILD TURKEY, MINK, MUSKRAT, RACCOON, OTTER, BEAVER Farms with foxes: NEAL STROH N6263 CENTER RD BRANDON WI 53919 KEITH BREDAEL W1853 LAU RD FREEDOM WI 54130 Other species: WATERFOWL DAVID FECHTER 1901 SHALOM DR WEST BEND WI 53090 WILLIAM GULDAN EP 3716 CO RD E STRATFORD WI 54484 Other species: QUAIL, RACCOON JEANNE HANSEN FAWN-DOE-ROSA P O BOX 328 ST CROIX FALLS WI 54024 Other species: FISHER, PINE MARTEN DAVID HECKEL 12065 LINCOLN-SPENCER RD MARSHFIELD WI 54449 EUGENE JANES HUSKY TRAILS N6432 BERLIN RD GREEN LAKE WI 54941 DALE JANUS 6583 MILLER RD ABRAMS WI 54101 Other species: RACCOON, SQUIRREL, WATERFOWL, QUAIL, WILD TURKEY FRANK LUECK W598 BROOKLYN J RIPON WI 54971 Other species: RACCOON ANTHONY MALSON W4783 CHICAGO DR REDGRANITE WI 54970 MICHAEL MARIT E4365 PINE LANE ALGOMA WI 54201 Other species: RACCOON DANA MONTANA LAKE GENEVA ANIMAL GARDENS 5065 HWY 50 DELAVAN WI 53115 Other species: PORCUPINE LEONARD PLISKA PLISKA’S WILDLIFE RANCH 7394 DEER RD CUSTER WI 54423 MARTHA SIMPSON JR’S GAME FARM & ZOO 1277 W FULTON ST WAUPACA WI 54981 Other species: OPOSSUM, RACCOON, SQUIRREL, KENNETH STRAHOTA N4823 CO HWY G REESEVILLE WI 53579 Other species: QUAIL, GROUSE, RACCOON NEAL STROH N6263 CENTER RD Other species: BRANDON WI...

The Blue Granite Fur Farm in Granite Falls (near Seattle) has been reported as closed. We are seeking confirmation on this. Please send any info to whistleblower [at] coalitionagainstfurfarms [dot] com. Blue Granite Fur Farm 7715 Robe Menzel Road Granite Falls, WA 98252 Phone: (360) 691-5026 Contact: Harold B. & Mary Craggs, Jeff & Allison Craggs Notes: Mink farm. Located on east side of road. Farm reported closed (investigation...

Coalition Against Fur Farms has received word that a new mink farm is being constructed near the Indiana border in Ohio. Our tipster stated the address for this upcoming farm is: 2707 Hoaglin Rd Van wert, Ohio. 45891 The farm is said to be owned by a mink farmer from Holland, who owns several other farms. The word is he is paying a local farmer to set up and operate this farm. A quick Google search for the address shows that it belongs to “Lion Farms”, also the owner of this nearby mink farm in Nottingham, Indiana. A corresponding satellite image search does not reveal any obvious mink sheds at the Ohio address. This raises two possibilities: The operations are one and the same, with the Ohio address being a business address, and the animals held at the Indiana address (9555 S 250 E, Nottingham, Indiana). These are two separate farms owned by Lion Farms LLC, with the Ohio address still being under construction (as indicated by our tipster). Send any info to whistleblower [at] coalitionagainstfurfarms [dot]...

The following addresses were obtained from public records, indicating dozens of farms (or other type of operations) that imprison foxes and coyotes in Indiana. It is unclear which if any of these farms raises these animals for fur. Disclaimer Coalition Against Fur Farms has obtained hundreds of similar addresses from numerous states, each of which may be fur farms, which will be posted in the coming weeks. We will offer the same disclaimer each time: These addresses are uninvestigated. They house animals commonly used for fur, however an investigation is needed to determine the exact purpose of these operations. There are numerous other reasons furbearing animals can be held captive, including being bred for pets, roadside zoos, urine-collection operations for trapping lures, or penning operations to train hunting dogs. Some of these may be facilities which are helping animals. For example, wildlife rehabilitators and sanctuaries can often be required to have the same licenses as fur farms. Please do your research, and share anything learned with Coalition Against Fur Farms. The following are listed with the state of Indiana as “licensed game breeders as of Oct 2012.” Mary Wilferling 4803 East 900 North Decatur IN Red fox, raccoon James Mahoney 5851 W Ohio Ridge Rd Columbus IN Red fox, raccoon Tony Callloway 7454 W 325 N Royal Center IN Coyote Timothy Stark 3320 Jack Teeple Road Charlestown IN Red fox Chittick Wool, Ginseng & Fur Jerry Chittick 251 West Main St Rossville IN “Red fox (silver)” Tiny Tracks / American Outdoor Life Dave Long 4354 CR 60 Auburn IN Gray fox, red fox, raccoon, skunk Jennifer Spicher 7505 East 350 South Akron IN Red fox, deer Mary Williams 4830 Trail’s End Road Rochester IN Raccoon, red fox Zachary Fulk 2454 West 275 South Bloomfield IN Deer, coyote Chris Eden 304 3rd St. Sheridan IN Red fox Dianne Evans 5059 E 211th Street Noblesville IN Deer, coyote Kathleen Wendt 4499 North 400 East Greenfield IN coyote, red fox, opossum David Blish 1892 E SR 250 Brownstown IN Red fox Mark Alan Bender 11453 North 725 West Nappanee IN Red fox Debra K Clark 2480 West 950 South Silver Lake IN Gray fox, red fox, raccoon,...

Coalition Against Fur Farms presents The Blueprint, 2013 Summer Supplement. This new 17-page document compiles all fur industry intelligence compiled between 2010 and 2013. Among the new address included since the last update are: Over 60 new mink farm addresses Over 90 (possible) fox farm addresses Six new feed suppliers One new, major pelt processor. New leads on mink research labs Also included is a new feature, offering a synopsis of all non-address related fur industry updates compiled since 2010. Please distribute a link to this document widely. Blueprint Fur Farm List: 2013 Summer Supplement by fur_industry_docs...

The Final Nail has posted a new fur farm equipment supplier in Utah: MinkMod 1196 South Mill Road Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Phone: (801) 369-7692 Web: http://minkmod.com Contact: Daniel Davis Notes: Manufacturer of “carcass tumbler” and other processing equipment for mink...

Blue Star Ranch 2329 W 7300 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Phone: (801) 798-9631 Fax: (801) 465-9019 Contact: David Davis Notes: Mink farm.