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TRAPPING GUIDEHuman – Wildlife ConflictFur bearing animals and wolves and black bears may be taken byproperty owners without a licence under provisions of The WildlifeAct that allow for defense of property, including livestock. Theproperty owner may also invite an experienced trapper who hasa valid trappers’ licence onto his/her land to do the removal. Anyremoval must be reported to the nearest district office within 10days. The Natural Resource Officer may direct the property ownerto surrender the pelt and apply for the necessary possessionpermit. If taken under the authority of a valid trappers licenceduring an existing season, then the removal does not need to bereported. The pelt may then be sold by that licenced trapper. In allinstances, the carcass of the furbearers taken must be disposed ina proper manner.Some species, like cougars, are protected and may not be takenunder these provisions.Beaver ManagementProblem Beaver Management Program is currently under review.Since the inception of the program in 1993 over 130,000 problembeaver have been removed with approximately $2.3 million insubsidy having been paid to rural municipalities and urban centresto reimburse trappers they hired to remove the problem beaver.The review of this program provides an opportunity for all involvedto consider future beaver management in the current fiscalenvironment.Wolf ManagementManitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship has implementedan incentive program to increase the harvest of wolves to helpmoose recover in areas where their populations are at lowlevels. Starting in 2011 and continuing for five years, registeredtrappers, helpers, and fur block holders will be paid a $250.00incentive for each wolf harvested in the Duck Mountain (GHAs18-18C), Porcupine Mountain (GHAs 13,13A), Swan-Pelican(GHAs 14,14A), Red Deer Lake (GHA 12) and Game HuntingArea (GHA) 26. To qualify, registered trappers are required tosubmit the wolf head or hide, specified biological samples and acompleted Declaration Sheet. The hair, muscle and bone sampleswill be analyzed using a technique known as stable isotopeanalysis to help managers understand the diet of wolves and inparticular, what proportion of the diet is represented by moose.A final report will be available in 2016.Predator ManagementThe Problem Predator Management Program was administeredand delivered under an agreement with the Manitoba TrappersAssociation to remove problem predators. Thirty-seven ManitobaAgriculture Services Corporation claims were referred to theManitoba Trappers Association resulting in 156 coyotes, 17 wolvesand 3 fox being removed. One of the wolves taken under thisprogram had attacked and killed a dog near Birds Hill ProvincialPark.Manitoba Beef Producers requested the department establisha problem predator working group consisting of stakeholdersand various departments. A working group was establishedwhich Manitoba Beef Producers co-chairs with the department.Representatives include Manitoba Agriculture, Food and RuralInitiatives, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, ManitobaSheep Association, Manitoba Trappers Association and Agricultureand Agri-Food Canada. The purpose of the working group calledthe Livestock Predation Working Group is to develop a LivestockPredation Protection Strategy. Six problem predator managementworkshops will be help in chronic predator areas commencingSeptember 2013. These workshops will be a joint initiativebetween all the members of the working group, each contributingto their respective areas of knowledge; cattle producers, managersand most important to these workshops professional trapperswho will demonstrate trapping and snaring techniques andskinning and pelt handling techniques.MANITOBA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATIONPREDATOR REMOVAL SUMMARYYear Number MASC Claims Coyote Fox Wolf Total2007/08 85 119 2 15 1362008/09 94 310 17 55 3822009/10 78 316 12 49 3772010/11 57 273 10 20 3032011/12 54 369 15 18 4022012/13 37 156 3 17 176Other Programs• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship and theManitoba Trappers Association continued to partner on trappereducation programs, with over 300 students passing themandatory trapper education exam in 2012/13.• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship continued toreview the Furbearer Management Policy with staff and thestakeholders, including the Manitoba Trappers Association.Over the next year, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardshipwill:• offer workshops and work with other agencies to assist andeducate trappers and producers on predator management• work with the Fur Institute of Canada and the other provincesand territories to harmonize implementation of the Agreementon International Humane Trapping Standards• update the Mandatory Trapper Educational Manual16
TRAPPING GUIDEfurbearer diseasesFurbearers may carry parasites and diseases such as rabies,tularemia, hantavirus, giardia (commonly known as beaver fever),and raccoon roundworm that can be transmitted to humans.Trappers should take precautions, including immunizations againstrabies. Please consult your family doctor or public health unit aboutimmunization against rabies.Canine distemper is not transmissible to humans, but this viraldisease is often fatal to raccoons. This disease is now well-establishedin the raccoon population of Winnipeg and surrounding areas andlikely reduced their numbers in 2012. It can also be passed ontodogs and cats. Infected raccoons appear lethargic and have a runnynose and eyes; they are easily approached, but will still get vicious ifcornered.When a trapper encounters diseased animals, it is recommendedthe animals be handled with good quality rubber gloves. The animalcarcasses should then be sealed in strong plastic bags and taken tothe nearest Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship office assoon as possible.What should I do if bitten by a wild animal?First wash the wound or exposed surface with soap andwater. Then seek immediate medical advice from your doctor,nearest health facility or local public health unit. MisericordiaHealth Links can assist you in contacting public health services(seven days a week, 24 hours a day) at 204-788-8200 (Winnipeg)or 1-888-315-9257 (province-wide).Some doctors may not be aware of the serious and perhaps lifethreateninginfections that can be trans mit ted to trappers bywildlife. Trappers should explain their contact with furbearers to theexamining doctor. For more information on wildlife-caused diseases,please contact your local public health unit.CO-OPERATINGORGANIZATIONSManitoba Trappers AssociationThe Manitoba Trappers Association (MTA)represents the interests of all trappers. Yourinvolvement is important, and MTA givesprovincial focus to trappers’ concerns. Theassociation needs committed members andthe department encourages all trappers tobecome active in their local affairs through a Local Fur Council (LFC).LFCs can play a vital role by bringing forward local concerns to thedepartment. LFCs can, with the department, review applications forvacant registered traplines to ensure local traditions are taken intoconsideration during the review process.For more information, please contact:Manitoba Trappers AssociationBox 518Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0Telephone: 204-345-9107 • Fax: 204-345-9170Website: www.manitobatrappers.comFur Institute of CanadaThe Fur Institute of Canada(FIC) is a non-profitorganization supportedby all sectors of thefur industry, includingtrappers, to promote the sustainable and wise use of Canada's furresources.Since it was incorporated in 1983 with Manitoba as a chartermember, FIC has:• co-ordinated efforts of government, industry, and trappers inlobbying to keep our fur markets open to the European Union,through the Agreement on International Humane TrappingStandards• taken the lead in the most advanced humane trap developmentand testing program in the world• provided various educational and conservation resources to itsmembers and the public, both here at home and abroadThe trap research program has resulted in many traps being approvedand certified as meeting the AIHTS. A complete list of the traps certifiedas meeting the standards is identified on page 19 of this guide.For more information, please contact:The Fur Institute of CanadaSuite 701-331 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5Telephone: 613-231-7099 • Fax: 613-231-7940Website: www.fur.ca17
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