Education

BECOMING A TRAPPER:
We receive many enquiries concerning acquiring a trapline or how to become a trapper in Alberta. Here is some helpful information...

BUSH TRAVEL & SURVIVAL:
Interested in learning about bush travel and survival? We offer a full day workshop on how to set up a survival kit , bush travel and fire starting procedures. This program is a benefit to anyone that travels in the bush and is of particular interest to hunters, snow mobilers and those working in the forest environment...

EDUCATION MANUAL:
The most current manual of its kind in North America. Dr. David Hatler (Phd, RPBio) and Alison Beal are the authors. In addition to diagrams and explanations of trap sets, seen in most manuals, the fur bearer management concept for trappers is also clearly identified. This manual is a must for serious trappers, animal control personnel, or for anyone with a keen interest in fur bearer management...

OPERATING PLAN:
The Registered Fur Management Area Operating Plan application is available here online...

SAMPLE TRAPS:
View images of sample traps...

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Carmen, the Nordegg Trapper, was taken from us on December 14th, 1997, in a vehicle accident, while working overtime, early that Sunday morning. A young, inexperienced driver had lost control of his vehicle and collided with Carmen, South of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta...

TRAPPER COURSES:
The Alberta Trappers Association conducts several training courses every year throughout the province. The courses are 28 hours in length and usually run in the evenings throughout the week, with a full day on Saturday...