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Trapping Organization Membership #6578257
07/21/19 08:30 AM
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Does anyone know the active membership numbers for the National organizations (NTA, FTA) as well as State organizations.

Curious how well we trappers are represented across the nation.

Last edited by Pad Catch; 07/21/19 08:31 AM.

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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578261
07/21/19 08:36 AM
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Typically, less than 15% of licensed trappers belong to trapping associations. It may vary a little one way or the other is some areas but this a a pretty good generalization.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: QuietButDeadly] #6578269
07/21/19 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by QuietButDeadly
Typically, less than 15% of licensed trappers belong to trapping associations. It may vary a little one way or the other is some areas but this a a pretty good generalization.


Wow. That's atrocious.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578281
07/21/19 09:17 AM
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I wouldn’t doubt the percentage rate is lower than that.

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578286
07/21/19 09:22 AM
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Last I knew NY was under 10%

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578366
07/21/19 11:07 AM
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Ohio is around 10%

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578377
07/21/19 11:26 AM
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Wow, I didn't know it was that low. Pathetic. I can't imagine any trapper not being a member.

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578387
07/21/19 11:54 AM
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I constantly tell non-members what will happen to our rights. Also stress the benefits of membership during Trapper Ed classes for almost 25 yrs. Not sure if it does any good.

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: AJE] #6578389
07/21/19 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AJE
Wow, I didn't know it was that low. Pathetic. I can't imagine any trapper not being a member.

Unfortunately ,at least here. its not about coming together. Its always been what gives me the biggest bang for the buck. I get no end to the amount crap about that point. But truly the heck with the fur check! There are other points that stand out to me . being a member of the association. Has pointed out windows and making. Clear that being a trapper is like being a gardener. Case in point there are revegetation plots that are full of tasty plants for muskrats and beavers. Well how can you expect to see the cattails come back if a healthy muskrat population is burrowing through them. So on so forth. Being part of the group helps give a stronger reason. The fur check only provides the means. Barely if at all. We cannot continue to make our check books primary. That's not a healthy drive for any environment.

Any way these are only my humble opinion. Even the mountain men formed friendships and met up.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Steelflight] #6578445
07/21/19 01:15 PM
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The last report I saw put the NTA at roughly 9,000 members. The FTA may be closer to 4,000 members. Five states make up about 50% of the NTA membership, PA, MI, NY, WI and OH probably have 4000 NTA members.
This I am sure is always a consideration where the nationals are held. Two of the major states are NY and PA and they are a bit too far east to hold too many nationals. Much of the FTA membership centers around IN and ILL, IA, MO from my best guess.

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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: AJE] #6578455
07/21/19 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AJE
Wow, I didn't know it was that low. Pathetic. I can't imagine any trapper not being a member.

10% is pretty much standard across any kind of group. Then there's a core group of 10% of that 10%.

The difference between the pig and the chicken in an ham and egg sandwich is the chicken was involved and the pig was commited.

Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578484
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Trappers are the worlds worst about setting back and allowing Trappers Associations to take care of trapping issues without ever joining the Association. Then many complain how things were handled.
The more members the more voice the associated has.
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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578499
07/21/19 02:50 PM
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It would be interesting to note what percentage of the T-Man family belong to a state or national trappers association. It would also be interesting to note why they do not belong.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578513
07/21/19 03:05 PM
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Its just like ANY club.
90-95% of the folks who benefit, are supported by the 5-10% who belong...…...whether its the local gun club or beekeepers club or NRA or NCTA or FTA.
OF COURSE there are problems with each, because PEOPLE are involved.
Sadly, many folks use THAT as their excuse for not belonging.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578517
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Trappers have always tended to be loners. They also tend to join trapping organizations when fur prices are up.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578520
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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578529
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If, one of the popular, started a post, "trade you a membership" post, it might help?





Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: bblwi] #6578541
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Originally Posted by bblwi
The last report I saw put the NTA at roughly 9,000 members. The FTA may be closer to 4,000 members. Five states make up about 50% of the NTA membership, PA, MI, NY, WI and OH probably have 4000 NTA members.
This I am sure is always a consideration where the nationals are held. Two of the major states are NY and PA and they are a bit too far east to hold too many nationals. Much of the FTA membership centers around IN and ILL, IA, MO from my best guess.

Bryce


About what year are those numbers from?


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578543
07/21/19 04:09 PM
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No shortage of people with sorry excuses why they won't or can't join an organization. Some are just down right pathetic, the excuses and people.


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Re: Trapping Organization Membership [Re: Pad Catch] #6578544
07/21/19 04:12 PM
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Here are some numbers for you -

The year of 2018 5,212 trapping license was sold in Montana

Current Montana Trappers Association membership 833

Out of that membership number 133 are out of state members supporting the association (thank you guys)

National Trappers Association members in Montana 237

Montana Trappers Association defeated 12 bills brought to legislation so far this year that pertains to trapping or wolves.


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