George Fortier, Hall of Fame recipient
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Minnesota Trappers Association
“Hall of Fame”
George Fortier
Born: May 28, 1930
Hometown: Big Falls, MN
Hometown: Big Falls, MN
George Fortier was born in 1930 in the central Indiana town of Elkhart. He currently resides in the town of Big Falls, MN. He started trapping at the age of 12 and has been trapping in some form ever since.
His early influence that got him started was an uncle who took young George under his wing and showed him the basics. George enjoyed his time spent afield and still does.
George’s favorite animals to trap are the muskrat and mink. Even though he does have his favorites to George it really isn’t about a favorite animal rather, just getting a chance to get in the swamps and woods in the fall is what he enjoys the most.
Over the years of trapping he has had many great memories of the trap line. However, if he had to pick one as a standout it would have to be the time he trapped a black timber wolf.
When he wasn’t busy trapping and working, George found time to help and support trapping. He served several terms as Vice President of the MTA as well as spending countless hours behind MTA booths at fairs, education days, and the conventions. It was his way of giving back to something that has given him so much over the years.
His early influence that got him started was an uncle who took young George under his wing and showed him the basics. George enjoyed his time spent afield and still does.
George’s favorite animals to trap are the muskrat and mink. Even though he does have his favorites to George it really isn’t about a favorite animal rather, just getting a chance to get in the swamps and woods in the fall is what he enjoys the most.
Over the years of trapping he has had many great memories of the trap line. However, if he had to pick one as a standout it would have to be the time he trapped a black timber wolf.
When he wasn’t busy trapping and working, George found time to help and support trapping. He served several terms as Vice President of the MTA as well as spending countless hours behind MTA booths at fairs, education days, and the conventions. It was his way of giving back to something that has given him so much over the years.