The FTA Convention hits Pennsylvania and the NTA Convention Visits Upper Michigan By Jared Blohm Winter held on as long as it could, but we’re finally seeing signs of summer. And that means we’re closing in on convention season … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Fur Takers of America
Editor’s Call: Sticking to My Guns
One national organization for trappers would be better than two At the recent National Trappers Association Convention, I got bushwhacked by two respected members of the trapping fraternity, people whose names you’d recognize. One is with the NTA and … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: United for the Cause
The NTA and FTA would both be stronger if they worked together In 1959, or thereabouts, a small, dedicated and forward-thinking group of trappers put their heads together and started an organization they called the National Trappers Association. Things … [Read More]
FTA Convention Begins Thursday
The Fur Takers of America 2013 National Convention & Rendezvous begins this Thursday, June 27 and runs through Saturday, June 29 in Marshfield, Wis. The convention, which is being held on the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, opens daily at 8 a.m. Admission into … [Read More]
Wisconsin Trappers Association Seeking Volunteers for FTA Convention
THE WISCONSIN TRAPPERS WANT YOU! We want you to attend one of the largest gatherings of hunters and trappers in North America in Marshfield, Wis., on June 27, 28 and 29 with a pack-up day on the 30th. We will … [Read More]
Bill Banning Bobcat Trapping in California Put on Hold
In an encouraging development for California trappers, a proposed bill that would ban bobcat trapping in the Golden State has been put on hold. The California State Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee discussed Bill AB 1213, which is also known as … [Read More]
Bobcat Trapping Under Attack in California
California legislatures are considering a bill that would make bobcat trapping illegal in California. Bill AB 1213, which is also referred to as The Bobcat Protection Act of 2013, was introduced in February. Legislators are schedule to discuss the bill … [Read More]
