which traps are legal
 

hello im a very new trapper and looking to order coyote traps from Halfords.my question is when referring top the regaltions it says that traps must be modified to have to following features (i)laminated jaws (ii)offset jaws or (iii) padded jaws so im a little mixed up do the traps have to have ALL of the features or would using say a trap with offset jaws and no padding be legal . all help greatly appreciated including favorite traps , where to buy , traps not to buy . thank you very much hope everyone had a good Christmas

Read the regs, avalible at F&W office or look em up online

Yah read the regs and quoted them in my post . Just wondering if a trap needs all the modifications offset,laminated, and padded jaws or would a trap with rubber jaws and no offset be okay . Thanks

I've always wanted to, but have never taken the trapper's course. Don't they tell you that kind of stuff in Trapper's School? Hmmm, strange.

I agree taking the trappers course would definetly be a big help . and I plan to take it I got the chance . however as of right now I just have my license and no traps so id really like to get the regs straight before I spend big cash on traps

Certified but not yet mandatory
 

Implementation wil be announced at least 3 years in advance.

Means a trap having one of the 3 mods. So a trap that is offset without padded jaws is legal. Conventional long springs with no mods on the jaws would not be legal. Once phase 2 is implimented we can only use the traps listed.

Thank you Jim summit !! Exactly what I wanted to know ! Now i know what these mods mean and what they are but which is better for holding and keeping the kritter trapped laminated padded or offset for coyote that is

We like the #3 soft catch, holds firm but doesn't do a lot of damage, which is handy if you catch a someone's pet, or a non target species.
Doug

Are Duke #3 with offset jaws legal to use on coyote in alberta
 

Hi there iam new to the forum i have a question are duke #3 with offset jaws legal to trap coyotes in alberta all responses greatly appreciated

Re: Which Traps are Legal
 

Guys, I can attest to the advantage of taking the trapping course. I too started out green when it came to the world of trapping a number of years ago. I took the course in Debolt and have to say it was one of the most enjoyable weeks of learning not only because of the course material but with the atmosphere, the instruction and the trapping gear that is covered as well as a few tricks of the trade that are discussed that could save your life. I have since attended several Saturday day courses offered by the ATA in Westlock including snaring and leg-holds. These are 20.00 per course which is a steal for the info presented. Don't mean to hijack the thread but if you are new to trapping and looking to get a few hints and learn the rules these are great places to start. Good Luck.