Western Maine Trappers - Maine Trappers Association
Join us in preserving trapping heritage and furbearer management
Why Choose Maine Trappers Association - Western Chapter?
Discover the importance of preserving trapping heritage and promoting responsible furbearer management. Join us in advocating for trappers and sportsmen. The mission of the Western Chapter Maine Trappers Association is to promote the interests of trappers and sportsmen and promote and use trapping best practices in furbearer management. Membership and education are the primary focus areas for this organization. Healthy membership keeps the Association moving forward with its educational and political efforts.
Trapper Education Resources
Promoting Best Practices
Experienced Trapper Advocates
Destroying the Myth
For years, animal rights groups succeeded in demonizing trapping and traps as cruel and inhumane. The National Trappers Association's video, Destroying the Myth, explodes the heart of the anti-trapping strategy by exposing it as false. Learn the truth about trapping.
The Impact of Responsible Trapping
Preservation of Wildlife Habitats
Discover how responsible trapping contributes to the preservation of wildlife habitats and the conservation of natural ecosystems.
Ethical Furbearer Management
Learn how ethical furbearer management practices help in maintaining ecological balance and protecting wildlife populations.
Sustainable Conservation Efforts
Explore the role of trapping in sustainable conservation efforts and its impact on maintaining healthy wildlife populations.
Balanced Ecosystems
Understand the significance of trapping in maintaining balanced ecosystems and the coexistence of wildlife and human communities.
Preserve the tradition of responsible trapping and furbearer management.
Join Our Community
Stay Informed
Meetings every second Thursday at 6:30pm
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Dennis Burke Legion Hall, Porter Maine
Meet Our 2025 Officers
Get to know our dedicated team of trapper advocates who are committed to preserving trapping heritage and promoting best practices in furbearer management.
Brian Cogill
President
brian.cogill@yahoo.com
