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Some activities have or will cancel due to Covid-19 group gsthering mandates.
Please check with the coordinator of an event, or Facebook or website.
Please Stay Safe.
Welcome to the
Minnesota Trappers Association
The Minnesota Trappers Association was established in January, 1959 for the sole purpose of "helping to perpetuate the nation's oldest industry - the fur trade". The MTA continues to work hard to preserve the trapping heritage and your right to trap.
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News & Notices:
Spring BOD Meeting - Postponed to a later date - TBD
The BOD Meeting for March 21, 2020, has been postponed due to COVID-19 guidelines set by the State of MN.
Trappers Day at the Capital - Canceled for this year.
CANCELED due to Covid 19 (Coronavirus) and MN State actions regarding gatherings.
2020 Sustaining Donor Patch... more info
LDF Banquet 2020 Report - Click here.Convention 2020 Updates (Barnum, MN):
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Additional Information:If you have a passion for our sport and understand the importance of guiding future trappers in taking furbearers respectfully in an efficient and ethical manner, please consider joining our team of volunteer educators. Please click on Instructor Certification for additional information.The 2020 Convention is just around the corner!
The 2020 Minnesota State Convention, will be held in Barnum, MN this year. Scheduled to run from Thursdayafternoon through Saturday evening; July 30, 31 and August 1st.
Two NEW t-shirts will be available to purchase at the 2020 Convention at Barnum, MN, in August. .The t-shirts come in both adult and youth sizes.Check back here for important news or notices regarding the 2020 MTA Convention. Check the Convention Info Page for additional information.
Robert Longsinger of South Dakota State University, is seeking Weasel carcasses harvested by Minnesota Trappers for their study. Click here for more information.DOG RELEASE KITS: District Directors should have these on hand. Contact the Director in your district to get one. Click here to find the District you live in and district contact information.