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Trapping -
Modern Wildlife Management
In the words of the BC Trapper Education Manual, “Trapping is a highly technical occupation, requiring broad knowledge and skills.” If you’re interested in becoming a trapper, or would like to acquire a trappers license for personal use on your own property, there is one key element to keep in mind: you must LOVE animals and the outdoors. Trappers are stewards of the land, entrusted with the sustainable management of the furbearers within a trapline area. There is a great amount of responsibility involved in wildlife management. If you’re interested in becoming a proud part of Canadas’ trapping history, check out upcoming BC Trapper Education Courses.
The Registered Trapline System
In 1926 the BC Legislature acknowledged the importance of trapping to Conservation of wildlife and the rural economies of the province when they introduced the Registered Trapline System (RTS). That was an innovative and comprehensive move to ensure that the province’s abundant furbearer resources would be properly managed in perpetuity.
The RTS ensures the future of furbearers, the livelihood of trappers, and a continued professional presence on the land base. The success of the RTS is very clearly demonstrated in the continuing abundance of healthy and harvestable furbearer populations in BC.
All Crown lands in British Columbia are divided into Registered Traplines.
How To Get Involved
The BC Trapper Education course, which must be successfully completed to qualify a person for a trapping license, is given at a particular location when there is sufficient demand. The course takes approximately 21 hours (three full days, usually Friday through Sunday), which includes instruction, demonstration, student participation, and a written exam. Successful completion is based on participation and exam results. The course is designed primarily for students aged 14 years and older.
For further information and to register interest in taking the course, contact the instructor (see list below) closest to your residence location.
Management Guidelines for Furbearers in British Columbia - Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in an urban or rural environment and have been directed to the services of a Wildlife Damage Control Specialist, yet would like to understand a little more before hiring someone to remove the species, check out urban conflict wildlife for more information.
Fur Bearer Species
Pine Marten
Did you know a group of Pine Martens is called a “richness”? The Pine Marten, also known as the Sweet Marten, has a very important role in keeping it’s prey’s population to a good number. Periodically the voles, rats and small birds have population spikes which in turn not only gives all of their predators a lot of food but also lets the population reset to normal without having to do anything. Pine Martens are not often seen; they will only interact with each other during mating season and will not tolerate others in their territory.
