Platt said 80 percent of fur sold in the United States comes from fur farms, with the remaining from trappers. According to the Fur Commission, mink and fox farming were pioneered in North America almost a century ago, and today more than 40 million mink and fox pelts are produced on thousands of farms in the United States and many other countries each year. Euthanization occurs on most farms through lethal injection, gassing or electrocution. Trapping, one of the tools wildlife managers use to achieve balanced habitats, also is a way fur for clothing is obtained. Both fur farms and trappers are regulated by state governments.
Government agencies issue licenses to trappers and limit harvests.
Many PETA members believe fur harvesting of any sort is cruel and that people who support fur farmers and trappers by wearing fur dislike animals. Mayone dismissed that idea. I'm fortunate - I've never been bothered or harassed. People seem to respect my decision. I love all animals,'' said Mayone.