The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) allows the public access to information on trapline numbers and the names of the individuals that the traplines are registered to. For those that say otherwise, they are only stating incorrect information based either on speculation or perhaps with deliberate intent.
The FOIP does not allow the release of the individuals address, phone number or any private information.
A trapline map for all of Alberta can be purchased from Map Town in Calgary (403-266-2241) for about $35.00 including shipping. Ask for the Registered Fur Management Areas map
The names of the individuals that the lines are registered to can be obtained from Bev Fetter, Fish and Wildlife Division, 2nd Floor 9920-108 Street, Edmonton Alberta, T5K 2M4
There are data collecting companies that have this public information for sale. Also there are oil and gas companies, the forestry industry, surveyors and others that have legal access to the public information.
Some trappers may not realize just how public the information is and how one cannot stop anyone who wants to put a little effort together to easily obtain this public information.
This is the way it is for now and if this is not acceptable to some have the FOIP changed to fit your needs. People shouldn't be lied to.
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