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By-Laws and Legal info for Elections of MTA President and Vice President

2021 Convention at Barnum, MN - Information, Events, & Contacts - July 29-31

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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:

DNR Conservation Officer donates accidental Otter fur to Tanned Fur Project.
"Professional Trapping is Tough" from Jan-Feb, 1963 Conservation Volunteer magazine.
LDF Banquet a Success! Click here for final report.
Seeking someone to assume the MTA Secretary position. Contact Todd for Info.
Article by Don McGaffey with pics - "Getting the Word Out"
Gray Wolves taken off Federal Endangered Species List
Dan Nalezny Story – Donation from Crow River Sportsmen’s Club
NEW - Andy's Tracks 'n Trails: "Otters"
Important! - DNR Special Restrictions on use of Snares
Tanned Fur Project: Fur Processing Volunteer List
New Souvenir items will be available at the 2021 Convention. Click here to see what's coming.
2021 Sustaining Donor Patch (Click on patch to view a larger detailed image)

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Additional Information:

Interested in becoming a MTA/DNR Certified Trapping Instructor for Minnesota?

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.
DOG RELEASE KITS: Available at no cost. Click here to order.