| The CTA was formed in 1975
and originated with a group of trappers getting together and having
a meeting in Fairplay. There were about 10 of them and they decided
that Colorado should have its own trapping association. There was
uncertainty about how many people would be interested in this, but
set up the first rendezvous to be held in Fairplay. On the first
night of the rendezvous there was only about 20-25 campers and units
filled up. However, the next morning the valley was filled! There
were upwards of 200 units and campers filled.
The Colorado Trappers Association set up affiliations with the
National Trappers Association and the Furtakers of America at
the very first rendezvous. The first president was Marion L. Davie,
followed by Marv Miller, who is still an active member of the
association.
In 1981 the Colorado Trappers Association
hit a peak in membership with about 789 members, and today is
still holding strong with around 350 members. From the ideas of
a dozen trappers came a strong organization dedicated to promoting
wildlife education and management, and upholding the ideals of
our unique trapping heritage.
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