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Originally Posted by tomcat
For the first thing, trapping IS NOT a SPORT. Trapping is a commercial activity, A BUSINESS.
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I am not being critical to the OP's efforts. Just wanted to comment, in my opinion only and maybe suggest...
I have never heard of trapping to be considered a sport either. Trapping should be considered the skilled trade it is.
Trapping and its heritage is intact today because of the many people who dedicated decades of time and energy to develop our fur industry to today's global standards. Our fur heritage is not a pastime but a whole hearted effort and lifestyle for many. Alberta and Canada are fur industry leaders helping set and influence the global industries standards in many cases. Our fur industry is alive and well.
A trapping show that would have the element of heritage in it would be if a person went to document today's Alberta trappers that have continued on with their families trapping heritage. The families that have had traplines for a few generations have more substance for a show than the modern new trapper just going out to showcase his sets and catches. A heritage mini series showcasing the 250 year history of trapping through the ages and areas of Alberta would be interesting too.
Showing a certain furbearers' seminar/workshop show (like a wolf workshop) is sort of like offering trade secrets for nothing. I say this only because various courses are offered for a fee and some courses give the person a certification. This supports a certain standard. Free online and media education might be useful but it is open to interpretation and misuse by non certified people.
And.. the anti trappers will not get involved with trapping as much unless they see it on mainstream media first.
Being on the land with nature is meant for the person that is there. Not that person and an audience.