History
The Missouri Trappers Association was
created in 1958. The original meetings consisted of about a dozen trappers that
met at a member's house in the spring , swapping stories and passing on tips to
improve each other’s success. The news of the organization spread by word of
mouth and a single advertisement in an outdoors magazine of national
circulation.
On April 25, 1972 the MTA was incorporated
as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of our State.
In March of 1973 the Association
affiliated with the Conservation Federation of Missouri, which is an affiliate
of the National Wildlife Federation.
Ever since its creation the MTA has been
dedicated to the preservation of the heritage and skills of trapping, and the
conservation and utilization of all natural resources of our state and our
nation.
Past Activities of the MTA
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Cooperation with the Missouri Department of
Conservation in Red Fox and Bobcat Studies
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Cooperation with the Missouri Department of
Conservation and other conservation organizations in the Otter Restoration
Project.
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Individual members assisting the Missouri Department
of Conservation with an ongoing wildlife damage control program that assists
all landowners in Missouri.
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Maintaining a leading role to educate others in
ethical, humane methods while preserving trapping rights throughout all
areas of the State.
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Hosted the National Trappers Association Annual
Conventions on three occasions, 1972, 1998 & 2004.
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Hosted the Fur takers of America National Convention
2008