Notices to Members & Visitors:
The 2020 MTA Convention has been Canceled - Press Release
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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:
Press Release: The 2020 MTA Convention is Canceled...
The Minnesota Trappers Associations has determined, based on safety concerns for the public and association members, to postpone until next year, the Summer Convention scheduled for July 30, 31 and August 1, 2020, in Barnum, Minnesota. See the whole press release.
2020 Sustaining Donor Patch... more info
(Click on patch to view a larger image) Donor patches are also available to purchase/donate the patch on the Top Lot Stretcher Co. website: www.toplotstretcherco.com/patches.php
Tanned Fur Project...
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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 Convention is canceled, but...
You can still get the new 2020 t-shirts. Get them soon, in the MTA Online Store.
"TANNED FUR TO A GOOD CAUSE"
Click here for the story about the tanned fur project at Stillwater Area High School, Biology classroom with teacher, Andrew Weaver.
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.