Copyright 2005 International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Trapping is part of our North American heritage. First-time trappers in many states and Canadian provinces must complete a trapper education program covering skills, regulations, and trappings role in scientific wildlife management. Trapper education programs teach basic techniques with a strong focus
on the responsible treatment of animals, legal methods, safety, selectivity, and ethical trapper behavior. This Trapper Education Program was developed by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA). The Association represents professionals from the fish and wildlife agencies of the states, provinces, and federal governments of the U.S. and Canada. The program was developed to:
- protect the health, safety, and welfare of people, wildlife, and
domestic animals - support wildlife conservation programs that sustain species and
ecosystems for the benefit of future generations - increase the benefits society currently receives from regulated
trapping activities