Unit 1 [PDF] - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

You can find out more about the NTA and FTA at their Web sites:
• http://www.nationaltrappers.com/
• http://www.furtakersofamerica.com/
The Web sites also link to state trapping associations, online bulletin boards,
and other helpful organizations.
Wisconsin Trappers Association:
• http://www.wistrap.org/
Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program:
• http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/trap/
There are many benefits to membership in trapping organizations. You will
learn new techniques to become more successful, be invited to meetings and
other activities, gain a greater understanding of wildlife management, and learn
about issues affecting trapping.
Wisconsin DNR’s Policy on Trapping
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources supports the regulated use
of wildlife for human benefits, including hunting and trapping where legal
harvests do not reduce subsequent population levels of these renewable wildlife
resources or where population reduction of certain species is a deliberate
objective.
The Department supports regulated trapping and efforts to address societal
concerns through appropriate education, research, enforcement and regulatory
programs. Such programs shall be designed to increase awareness and
acceptance of regulated trapping by seeking to enhance animal welfare while
maintaining wildlife management capabilities and other benefits associated
with this activity.
For more informatoin visit the Wisconsin DNR website:
• http://dnr.wi.gov/
Confidential information concerning violations can be reported by calling:
• 1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367)
Organized trappers, hunters,
and anglers have supported
fish and wildlife conservation
programs for more than 100
years.
Membership in state and
national trapping organizations
will help you become a more
successful and responsible
trapper.
Online bulletin boards for trappers
are a good way to learn
new techniques and solve
problems. Post a question,
and get answers from friendly,
experienced trappers.
Trapping technology and techniques
have shown continuous
improvement for nearly 200
years
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