Real Animal Sporrans

[slohairt]

One should also become aware of legal matters in their respective countries concerning some of those animals. Some are considered endangered species.

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

One should also become aware of legal matters in their respective countries concerning some of those animals. Some are considered endangered species.

Or, should one use their pet for a sporran after it passed.

[fluter]

Or, should one use their pet for a sporran after it passed.

Check the last item here at Celtic Croft. Someone up there has an interesting sense of humor.

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

Check the last item here at Celtic Croft. Someone up there has an interesting sense of humor.

I did that's what got me going. I've been thinking about this since I saw a white fox sporran. A major problem with me and fancy fur is that the ones I want are pretty much ILLEGAL. So, that kind of knocks down the price range. I don't fancy the hassle of traveling internationally with grandad's seal sporran. So, bunny and cow are the best choices.

[Lyrd]

I did that's what got me going. I've been thinking about this since I saw a white fox sporran. A major problem with me and fancy fur is that the ones I want are pretty much ILLEGAL. So, that kind of knocks down the price range. I don't fancy the hassle of traveling internationally with grandad's seal sporran. So, bunny and cow are the best choices.

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

The Standard line of different laws for different jurisdictions. There have been rumblings about licences needed to own sporrans in Britain, which has been discussed on this site. I live between the US and UK which causes some hassles given my love for weaponry and sporrans.

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

[turpin]

What I'd like to know is where I could find a good quality head on, in Badger, coon, or skunk, that HAS PLENTY OF ROOM IN IT, has a soft head with no eyes, and has a general shape that's in line with the traditional Scottish asthetic.

Turpin, I'm guessing you could probably make something just like that, without batting an eye. If so, when I've got more coin in tow, we may have to have a word.

I try to create as much room as is consistent with appearance and good closure since the fur styles are not typically draw-string sporrans. I am experimenting with making the front and rear panels less stiff so that even if the gusset isnot as deep as my Rob Roy style, the sporran will flex well to allow for easy hand entry.

Feel free to contact me when ready. I've worked with all three types of fur.

[berserkbishop]

Is it illegal to own artic fox? They arnt on the endangered species list. The timber wolf that is on that site IS however illegal. Although they were Federally de-listed last year, they are still a protected species. I had thought the bobcat, or the lynx for our northern cousins (and what is pictured at http://www.sporrans.com/badger.html) was also protected but i guess not. Even a search of the Missouri dept of conservation site dosnt mention anything about them being protected. You may need a license to hunt them but i'm not sure. I am personally opposed to using animals as purses, but to each their own, as long as they arnt using endangered animals. They just wont ever see me pulling my keys outa the head of some poor wee dead animal.

I know that the bobcat is not protected in Missouri. I had buddies in highschool that would trap them in season and make a killing (hehehe-pun intended) of the pelts.

I didnt think I would be a full mask kind of guy but I really like the artic fox sporrans. So white and beautiful. . . I am going to try to make a skunk full mask, or at least hair on here soon.

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