Membership Information

What is the CTA?

The Colorado Trappers Association (CTA) is an organization of trappers and other interested individuals solidly dedicated to the following principles.

1. Preservation and improvement of the harvesting and marketing of wild fur bearing animals.
2. Education of youth and the general public about trapping as a wildlife management tool and it's necessity.
3. Humane and ethical treatment of wildlife.
4. Assistance to CTA members to help each one improve their trapping techniques, equipment, fur handling, and marketing.
5. Assistance to government wildlife authorities in the management of wildlife in Colorado.
6. General promotion of our unique trapping heritage.

Why should YOU join?

If you are a Colorado Trapper, you need the CTA and the CTA welcomes you.

Wildlife harvesting and trapping are among the oldest professions in the history of man. In recent years we have seen increased attacks by many organizations and individuals against trapping, fur harvesting, the use of fur and various outdoor sports and agricultural activities.

The CTA promotes pride in the profession of trapping today and in trapping's historic heritage. Although trappers have traditionally been known for having an independent nature, you need a voice to stand up for trapping as the honorable profession and activity it is. The CTA, established in 1975, is recognized both statewide and nationally as the voice for Colorado's trappers and a source of training in the profession.
All those truly concerned about the future of trapping, wildlife and the outdoors should get involved.
In addition, the CTA has a variety of activities for your benefit throughout the year. These are listed on the "Current & Planned Events" page of this site.

There is work to be done!

Outwitting a coyote or stopping damage caused by animals is no longer our biggest challenge. It is critical and urgent that we inform the general public and all potential trappers about the need for trapping and it's benefits.

We are going beyond information booths at public events. We are continually striving to more effectively expand our educational efforts into state and local governmental decision making and into the media.

CTA sponsors trapping clinics at the annual CTA Rendezvous over Labor Day weekend to assist the trappers of Colorado with their trapping techniques, their fur marketing, and their public relations skills.

We need YOU, your ideas, abilities, time, financial resources, help enthusiasm for the tradition of trapping and anything else you would like to offer. We have a lot to offer in return!