Trappers wanted

[woodash]

Hello there. My name is Ashley Adkins I am 19 and live in the UK.
I have been researching trapping for a while now and think the life style of a trapper looks really good and I would really enjoy it/ love to learn more about it. Unfortunately trapping isn’t done here in the UK like you guys do it and I would really like a career in trapping. I was planning a trip to Canada for a few months in the fall and was wondering if there were any trappers in Canada who would be willing to invite me to stay with them for a few weeks during the trapping season to help out on the trap line and learn all about trapping and the life of a trapper. Ideally in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Anywhere else is ok but I can’t speak French. I am fit and active and very willing to listen and learn. It would be a dream come true for me if some one could help me out with this. I was hoping to stay with a few different trappers in different areas, staying with one for a few weeks and then staying with another so as I could get a broader view of what trapping is like. If anyone is interested or knows anyone who would be willing to help or wants to know more about me just PM me.
I will try and attach a picture of myself so you know who your talking to.
I am going to put this on a few forums so as to get more chance of a response.

Thanks Ash.

[Young Eldon]

Ashley,
Trapping for a career in Alberta is much like being a homeless beggar - you get to spend a lot of time outdoors, you don't know what your going to get next and it may not be very edible. Trappers do get to look at better scenery but the pay is usually less!

[predatorzedge]

x2 to that. definately a good experience too, as it reflects on tight budgets to say the least; more of a recreation nowadays with the economy but to some of us doing it is a past time from which we had growing up an even though not to good of pay something we carryon from our family members. good luck with your quest as it would be a adventure.

[honda450]

Dang never saw anything in his post asking for pay. Looking for the adventure only. I hope he finds it.

[Jamie]

Woodash.. I commend you for stretching your world!!

Go find your adventure then make sure you report back!

Jamie

[woodash]

I know there isunt alot of money in trapping (if any). but like you guys said I want to do it for the adventure.

[sourdough doug]

I wonder if slashing and clearing mile of trails , like I had to do last summer, falls under the "trapping experience" . I've got more miles to do this summer.

[dgl1948]

You might try here.
http://www.sktrap.sasktelwebsite.net/

[braggadoe]

hey great to hear your into extremely hard work. i recommend you read "Dissent into madness" by Vernon frolick. it's a great true story of an American draft dogger that lived in the bush up by attlin lake in the 70's and mid 80's. he went totaly bush!! no telling how many people he killed. he got at least one german trapper and one cop and luckly didn't get more. read the book it's truely amazing. you can get it at amzon.com

good luck!
pj

[solocam3]

Or try to contact the Alberta Trappers Association as well. They have a web page to.