To defend and promote the safe and ethical harvest of furbearing mammals and to the preservation and enhancement of their habitats.
We Encourage
The development and usage of the most effective and humane trapping techniques available.
Education
Top name trappers provide demonstrations at each convention to help trappers of all ages improve their trapping techniques.
Research
The reintroduction of the otter in the U.S. is an example of the partnership between trappers and wildlife managers.
Legislation
The NTA lawyers & lobbyists assist many states with introduced legislative bills which are detrimental to trappers.
Your State
Click the map to view what's happening in your state. Most are affiliated with the NTA helping us all work together.
Highlights of the 2019 National Trappers Association Convention
She Side Trapping Apparel
The 'She Side' For Women - By Women
The 2023 NTA Convention will featue special trapping demos led by women trappers, especially for the female trappers in attendance at this year's event. All are welcome to attend!
Be sure to grab your 'She Side' trapping apparel while supplies last! Pre-order now and pick-up your order at the NTA Convention in Escanaba, Michigan, or have it delivered to your house in time for you to wear it proudly to this year's event.
Pre-Orders accepted through June 1, 2023. Pick up your order at the Convention, or have it mailed to you by July 1, 2023.
About NTA
The National Trappers Association is committed to defending and promoting the safe and ethical harvest of furbearing mammals and to the preservation and enhancement of their habitats. Fifty-one state trapping affiliates make up the core of the national organization representing thousands of fur harvesters from every portion of the country. The National Trappers Association and its members continue to research and encourage the development and usage of the most effective and humane trapping techniques available. Furbearers, like other managed wildlife species, thrive and are far more diverse today then 100 years ago. The reintroduction of the river otter throughout America’s river systems is just one example of the successful partnership between trappers and wildlife managers. The National Trappers Association continues to defend our American Heritage and the sound management of all wildlife for the future enjoyment and use by all sportsmen of North America. We thank all members and organizations for their dedicated support.
Destroying the Myth
This NTA produced video explodes the heart of the anti-trapping strategy by exposing it as false. Click video to view.
Membership Specials
The NTA offers special membership campaigns throughout the year. Join with us to help preserve our heritage.
