No, neither is hunting. they're not sports because they are not competitions. sports do not involve life and death. I absolutely despise when people within the "outdoor "community call it "sport hunting"

No

It’s a job. Period. If you look at it any other way it’s a hobby.

It’s a part time job in wildlife management.

In a sense, trapping is a "competition" between you and the quarry. . . . and yes, many "sports" involve life and death. . . . but I understand what you're trying to say :-)

IMO trapping is a commercial activity, be it profitable or not, and should always be referred to as such. A "SPORT" is a desirable but unnecessary activity, whereas trapping is necessary for the following reasons:

1) It’s an activity providing seasonal income, food and clothing for many people.

2) It’s a necessary wildlife management activity to:
- control the spread of dangerous diseases carried by many furbearers.
- protect agricultural livestock and crops from animal damage.
- control beaver flooding of road systems and developed lands.

3) It’s a necessary activity for the capture and relocation of endangered species

I like this answer

By your definitions, hunting is a commercial activity then:

A lot of people live in the concrete jungle and they're constantly bombarded with stories about how the planet ain't likely to make it. It comes as no surprise when they think hunting and trapping are pushing us closer to the brink.

You would absolutely be amazed how many GW's came out of the "concrete jungle" got hired, never fished, hunted, trapped, or had any wildlife experience and don't have a clue!!!

Not a sport for me. My only contribution to society --- getting rid of invasives and nuisance animals. You could call it a hobby (only one that I have that is self sustaining) , but that doesn't really fit either. It is definiltelty not a sport (football) . I like to think of it as my duty -- good management -- my responsibility on the ground that I come in contact with. A balance between farming practices and good ecosystem practices, and a balance between eco terrorism and reality.

Game wardens?

Trapping is an activity. Period. Never was a sport!

Not a sport....it can be a recreational activity....just like hunting.

It can also be a commercial activity if you sell your catch...just like a commercial fisherman.

Trapping is also vital to wildlife management, ie damage control.

Yes, Game Wardens!

I agree with many of you. I've always considered myself a farmer and a trapper. Both time honored occupations.

Sport No!

Job, management tool, recreational activity, hobby, any and all of those yes.

Let’s spin the optics maybe as researchers and historical advocate. And the few $$ allows for the next years research. If y’all actually counted the billable hours it takes to gain the data that is passed on the fed and state game departments I’m sure it would be in the millions.

So maybe it’s part wildlife research conservationist and part historical advocate.

At least that’s how I tell it to who asks.

Not a sport, a heritage. My great grandfather trapped through the depression in the hills of Kentucky to survive. His father before him trapped, as did his son.
They knew even then it was beneficial to the wildlife.

I believe the last sentence is true. No need to feed the anti's