That's what I've gathered.....is it recognized in AB and BC ?
Saskatchewan course is not recognised in BC.
Approved BC TEP courses include those
obtained in British Columbia since July 1,
1982; from Quebec since July 1,1988; and
from the Yukon, Alberta and Ontario since
July 1, 1989.
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I guess that you've heard the same thing that I have.
I have contacted the ATA President asking:
"Is there an initiative to make the Basic Trapping course mandatory for ALL Alberta Trappers who have never attended a Basic Trapping Course and for Alberta Trappers who have not attended it in the past 10 years?"
She provided me with a reply however something was lost in the translation because she referred to the interim agreement where the Basic Trapping course is mandatory for anyone that wants to acquire an RFMA. I explained that my question had nothing to do with RFMA's and asked for clarification on my question as I had asked it.
She is currently on holidays so I told her to enjoy and asked that she get back to me upon her return and at her convenience.....no big rush. My ATA membership renewal is pending her response.
Hopefully, her response will either quash or confirm the rumour. Either way, you can bet on me disseminating the information.
UPDATE!
I received a response to my question. It's a start. Unfortunately, there is no mention of whether or not the AEP Fur Team has brought this issue forward or not. I'll keep trying to get the answer.....sigh.
"There is NO initiative by the Alberta Trappers Association "to make the Basic Trapping course mandatory for ALL Alberta Trappers who have never attended a Basic Trapping Course and for Alberta Trappers who have not attended it in the past 10 years.”"
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