The Colorado Trappers Association
(CTA) is an organization of trappers and other interested individuals solidly
dedicated to the following principles.
1. Preservation and improvement of the
harvesting and marketing of wild fur bearing animals.
2. Education of youth and the general
public about trapping as a wildlife management tool and it's necessity.
3. Humane and ethical treatment of
wildlife.
4. Assistance to CTA members to help
each one improve their trapping techniques, equipment, fur handling, and
marketing.
5. Assistance to government wildlife
authorities in the management of wildlife in Colorado.
6. General promotion of our unique
trapping heritage.
Why should YOU join?
If you are a
Colorado Trapper, you need the CTA and the CTA welcomes you.
Wildlife harvesting
and trapping are among the oldest professions in the history of man. In recent
years we have seen increased attacks by many organizations and individuals
against trapping, fur harvesting, the use of fur and various outdoor sports and
agricultural activities.
The CTA promotes
pride in the profession of trapping today and in trapping's historic heritage.
Although trappers have traditionally been known for having an independent
nature, you need a voice to stand up for trapping as the honorable profession
and activity it is. The CTA, established in 1975, is recognized both statewide
and nationally as the voice for Colorado's trappers and a source of training in
the profession.
All those truly
concerned about the future of trapping, wildlife and the outdoors should get
involved.
In addition, the CTA
has a variety of activities for your benefit throughout the year. These are
listed on the "Current & Planned Events" page of this site.
There is work to be done!
Outwitting a coyote
or stopping damage caused by animals is no longer our biggest challenge. It is
critical and urgent that we inform the general public and all potential trappers
about the need for trapping and it's benefits.
We are going beyond
information booths at public events. We are continually striving to more
effectively expand our educational efforts into state and local governmental decision making
and into the media.
CTA sponsors trapping
clinics at the annual CTA Rendezvous over Labor Day weekend to assist the
trappers of Colorado with their trapping techniques, their fur marketing, and
their public relations skills.
We need YOU, your ideas,
abilities, time, financial resources, help enthusiasm for the tradition of
trapping and anything else you would like to offer. We have a lot to offer in
return!
