Youth Trapper Camp
About the Camp
First began as a tri-agency endeavor, the three-day camp which is held annually in the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains, south of Havre, Montana, has been incorporated in Montana as a non-profit educational organization. The Internal Revenue Service has classified YTC as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization which allows all contributions to be income tax deductible.
The annual camp has been held in the month of June, accommodations are semi-primitive, with attendees providing their own tents, campers, RV's and personal items. All meals, snacks, soft drinks and eating utensils are provided.
The camp is geared towards family participation. Campers will attend classes on trapping methods, ethics, regulations, fur handling, health and safety. Camp instructors come from the MTA education program, Montana 4-H program and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Funding for YTC comes from camp fees, YTC Membership Gifts, Individual and corporate donations, participation in the 'Albertson's Community Partners Program', the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers a $20 scholarship to the first 60 youth and YTC, Inc provides for the additional applicants who request help prior to April 15.
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.
