The MTA is a leader on important issues for the trapping, furbearing and wildlife community in Montana and nationally.
The Official Publication of the MTA. Provides articles, officer, district and committee updates and information.
The best way to reach trappers and outdoorsmen and women in Montana and serious trappers who have a need to purchase supplies.
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 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.
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Miss Rodeo Montana 2024 Amber LaCross
and Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2024 Rachel Lowitt
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.
The basis for policies developed by wildlife conservation organizations
Manage for optimum population levels forever
Common myths and the real facts behind traps
Foothold traps are effective because they can be concealed
All life depends upon other living organisms
All leading conservation organizations accept the responsible, sustainable use of renewable resources
The majority of pelts used in the world fur trade now come from farms
Selectively bred for for several characteristics
The animal rights activist is not about animal rights
Do you know the difference?
There are many wonderful charities doing good deeds
A simple online search can expose you to a lot of positive and negative information
The Montana Trappers Association is a non-profit organization of 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.
