Is Trapping Necessary?

Regulated trapping programs are necessary to manage wildlife populations

Montana's Furbearers

Check out Montana's Furbearing and Non-Furbearing Animals

Miss Rodeo Montana

Montana's First Lady of Rodeo

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The MTA is a leader on important issues for the trapping, furbearing and wildlife community in Montana and nationally.

MONTANA TRAPPER MAGAZINE

The Official Publication of the MTA. Provides articles, officer, district and committee updates and information.

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Years of trapping and wildlife management

We are concerned and active conservationists who promote proper management of Montana's furbearers, who develop proper predator control, maintain a positive public image and help perpetuate quality habitat.

And the development and application of proper and effective predator control methods, and to develop and maintain the public image of trapping as a legitimate, desirable, and compatible enterprise of modern man; to stimulate an increased understanding and awareness of the impact of modern society and man on his environment.

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Grizzly Bear Management and Conservation
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is committed to maintaining the long-term viability of grizzly bears while prioritizing human safety

Grizzly bears in Montana are an iconic native species with high value to people and cultures across the state and around the world and play important roles in Montana ecosystems and economies. At the same time, they can and do injure or kill people and livestock and cause property damage and economic loss, which may disproportionately affect individuals living and working in bear country. Their potential presence is both valued and feared.

Management and Conservation
Status of Grizzly Bears
FWP Recovery Plan
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Upcoming Events

WESTERN STATES FUR AUCTION

February 21-22, 2025

Park County Fairgrounds
Livingston, MT

MTA BANQUET

April 12, 2025

Anaconda, MT

YOUTH TRAPPER CAMP

June 2025

Augusta, MT

Destroying the Myth

Learn the truth about trapping



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OCT 2024

The new way biologists count Yellowstone-region grizzly bears, explained


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OCT 2024

After one-off lynx sighting, Wyoming surveys yield no proof of wildcats’ return


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OCT 2024

Is Prop 127 full of misinformation?


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OCT 2024

CBLM Throws Recreational Shooters Off Bears Ears National Monument


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SEP 2024

The Truth of the Trophy & Hunting


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SEP 2024

Lion hunting isn’t trophy hunting because trophy hunting is illegal in Colorado


30

SEP 2024

Perception, Predator Hunting And Public Relations


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SEP 2024

Beaver: America's other red meat?


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SEP 2024

‘What’s going on is a calamity:’ Ranchers, lawmakers question Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recent decisions on wolves


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Miss Rodeo Montana

Montana's First Lady of Rodeo

Miss Rodeo Montana 2024 Amber LaCross
and Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2024 Rachel Lowitt

Purpose of Miss Rodeo Montana

  • To promote western heritage and rodeo within the State of Montana.

  • To organize, develop, strengthen, correlate, participate and conduct the Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant and participate in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. To annually develop, organize and conduct the Miss Rodeo Montana Pageant following the current Miss Rodeo America, Inc. rules.

  • To support, guide and direct the reigning Miss Rodeo Montana and to prepare her to participate in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

MTA I Am

Your friends and neighbors who are

more than just trappers

Who we are

a non-profit organization of concerned and active conservationists

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT

Proper principles that guide management decisions

North American Model

The basis for policies developed by wildlife conservation organizations

Two Basic Principles

Manage for optimum population levels forever

Traps Today

Common myths and the real facts behind traps

Fact or Myth

Foothold traps are effective because they can be concealed

Facts About Furs

All life depends upon other living organisms

Do We Have A Right?

All leading conservation organizations accept the responsible, sustainable use of renewable resources

Farmed Fur

The majority of pelts used in the world fur trade now come from farms

Not Wild Animals

Selectively bred for for several characteristics

The Protest Industry

The animal rights activist is not about animal rights

Rights vs Welfare

Do you know the difference?

Questions?

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