uring the past half-century trappers throughout North
America have become organized through their provincial, territorial, state and
national trapping organizations. They have demonstrated their desire and ability
to manage wildlife, while striving to use the most effective and humane trapping
methods possible.
Trappers have willingly contributed toward the millions spent on humane trap
research, and in spite of difficult times, their support for this valuable
research has never wavered. Meanwhile, animal rights extremists have milked
millions of dollars from concerned people, by spreading false information about
trapping and the trapper’s way of life. Yet none of the money raised by animal
rights groups is directed toward humane trapping research, habitat conservation
or wildlife management.
Trappers are among the "true caretakers of nature". They deserve
due credit, public support and the opportunity to get on with what they do best,
"watching and working with our natural resources." The former Ontario
Trappers Association working in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources spent 4 years from 1984 to 1988 in producing a book entitled
"Wild Furbearer Management and Conservation in North America". The
book is considered to be the ultimate reference on furbearer management.
The book is now available from the Ontario Fur Managers Federation. If you
are interested, we invite you to check out this book at
