Modern-day trapping is rooted in the fabric of how people live in rural America. Many families have grown up trapping and handing down that tradition to their children. “It’s part of their fabric,” says, Chris Bernier, a Vermont Biologist. When asked who they are, that is the answer given after much thought. With nearly 13,000 …
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Congratulations to all those that participated in this year’s contest. Here are the winners for this year’s VTA Rendezvous. Pie Baking Contest Lisa Calchera Joanne Dion Doreen Perrin Frying Pan Toss – Senior Heather Coreen Perrin Frying Pan Toss – Junior Lillian Lucia Youth Raffle Joyanna Carpenter (Age 9) Gun & Crossbow Raffle Logan Comer, …
Quick Facts About Trapping There are more wild furbearers in the United States today than there was 100 years ago.There are no furbearing animals in the United States or Canada which are endangered or threatened by fur harvesting today.Millions of North Americans depend on fur harvesting for their livelihood. These people have a vested interest …
1) REMINDER: ALL trappers MUST fill out Trapper’s survey and return to VT Fish and Wildlife. Go to Vt F&W website and enter “trapper survey” in their SEARCH bar then click on the trapper survey write-up. DUE BY MAY 15TH https://vtfishandwildlife.com/annual-trapping-activity-report
1) Apologies for no fur auction (do to COVID) 2) Rendezvous at this time is planned for September 25 & 26 in Barton. 3) We hope to be set up at area fairs this year so please contact your directors if you can help out. 4) REMINDER: All trappers must fill out Trapper’s survey and …
Spring Fur Action: Our primary fur buyers come from out of state. The uncertainty of their travel/quarantine is too questionable therefore, most of the buyers have made us aware they do not plan on participating. With this information, and the fact gatherings are limited, the fur auction is cancelled. 2021 March Banquet: Due to …
The VTA contributed toward youth art work contest which was on display at the 100th anniversary of Vermont WMA’S at Dead Creek.
As Vermont trappers we do our part to help the state of Vermont keep track of the health of their fisher population
