Is this in the works to becoming mandatory in the future? Is it going to be another prerequisite for us resident trappers to have before we get an opportunity to hold a RFMA? As of now its not mandatory, but what’s going to happen in the next few years? Please put out your thoughts but keep it civil.
This workshop isn’t mandatory in anyway. It’s to help want to be resident trappers work on public relations, record trapping activities, understanding accidental catches and how to avoid loose dogs, footholding and covers best practices for snaring. It also has a outside training aspect as well but does not replace the government regulated mandatory.
The next course runs September 1-2, 2018 The cost is $180.00 for the two day workshop. And it also includes 2 certificates. 1 for Resident Workshop and 1 for Snaring.
As a old guy who would like to get back into it, where are these courses held?
Just moved to Beaver Mines AB from Medicine Hat has got me excited about trapping again. As a young man I trapped a lot of muskrats, fox, linx,and martin, but that's a long time ago. I know quite a few ranchers in the area,I don't it would be a problem doing a little trapping on there land. I enjoy reading the trapping blog on here, have a great season you guys.
The September course will be held in Westlock. You can visit the ATA website and download the forms to register or call Tracey on Monday at the office. www.albertatrappers.com
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