About Us
Florida Trappers Association
Florida Trappers Association
Florida Trappers Association
Founded in 1979
The Florida Trappers Association, Inc. is dedicated to protecting our heritage, preserving our lands and promoting our passions.
We are a nonprofit organization, serving the needs of the Florida Trappers. We are comprised of fur trappers, nuisance trappers, hog trappers, gator trappers and USDA trappers.
We mentor, teach and
Founded in 1979
The Florida Trappers Association, Inc. is dedicated to protecting our heritage, preserving our lands and promoting our passions.
We are a nonprofit organization, serving the needs of the Florida Trappers. We are comprised of fur trappers, nuisance trappers, hog trappers, gator trappers and USDA trappers.
We mentor, teach and train outdoor men, women and youth.
We hold an annual rendezvous with the focus on family and fellowship.
We hold annual trapper training seminars to ensure that our members maintain the highest level of education with respect to trapping and predator control. Our efforts help ensure the professionalism within the association and help to educate the general public about trapping Florida.
Mission and Goals
Florida Trappers Association
Florida Trappers Association
To Promote the growth of the Florida Trappers Association, Inc.
To promote youth participation and training.
To foster a working relationship with FWC.
To hold trapping seminars sanctioned by FTA to promote professionalism and knowledge of trapping throughout our membership.
To maintain a public presence in local and state venues to further e
To Promote the growth of the Florida Trappers Association, Inc.
To promote youth participation and training.
To foster a working relationship with FWC.
To hold trapping seminars sanctioned by FTA to promote professionalism and knowledge of trapping throughout our membership.
To maintain a public presence in local and state venues to further educate the public about FTA and trapping.
To preserve and conserve.
Helping our communities
Florida Trappers Association
Helping our communities
The FWC is implementing significant trapping rule changes, mainly focusing on modernizing regulations for better animal welfare, aligning with AFWA best practices, and increasing accountability with new training, reporting, and permitting for various trap types (snares, footholds, body-grips, etc.), requiring permits and training. For mo
The FWC is implementing significant trapping rule changes, mainly focusing on modernizing regulations for better animal welfare, aligning with AFWA best practices, and increasing accountability with new training, reporting, and permitting for various trap types (snares, footholds, body-grips, etc.), requiring permits and training. For more information visit:
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/trapping-rules/
FWC information
New for 2026 Summer Camp Scholarship
FTA Youth Summer Camp Scholarship
Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp – Sponsored by the Florida Trappers Association
The Florida Trappers Association (FTA) is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships for youth to attend the Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This program helps young people learn outdoor skills, wildlife conservation, and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Selected applicants will receive financial assistance toward the cost of attending one week of camp.
Deadline for application is April 30, 2026
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