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Originally Posted by 6tmile
Trappers must also maintain a “minimum level of competency” that includes upgraded training, ultimately enhancing the image of trappers and their professionalism and “force non-trappers or inactive trappers to make decisions regarding their involvement in the program”.
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Am I reading this right? To me this sounds like the requirement to attend fur handling workshops, etc on an ongoing basis. If so, I can't see this only applying to RFMA holders and will most definitely apply to resident trappers as well. You can't have two standards ".....enhancing the image of trappers and their professionalism....", one for RFMA trappers and one for resident trappers.
Being that this particular issue could potentially effect virtually every trapper in Alberta, was this discussed with the membership and a resolution drafted reflecting the desires of Alberta trappers? If not, the system is broken IMO.