Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Trapping Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-24-2018, 10:01 AM
fisherman3886 fisherman3886 is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
Default Looking for Trapline / JR partnership

Hey I'm pretty new here , so me and a friend both have our trapping courses and resident trapper licence , we have been trapping on private land around FT Assiniboine area , just looking at expanding to a real trapline we both grew up in the Area and know it well , looking for something in the area but could be within 2 hrs drive (edson , swan hills,whitecourt ext )both looking to be Jr partners but I'm not 100 Percent clear on that if 2 people can be Jr parters?
if anybody knows of anything let me know
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-24-2018, 11:38 AM
expedition expedition is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 584
Default

i know a senior that has had up to 5 at once. was a 10 years ago but i know of no changes . should be good to go.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-25-2018, 10:20 AM
Big Grey Wolf Big Grey Wolf is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,230
Default trapline

Latest info is Bio's asking you to justify why you would need more than 1-2 juniors on a line.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-25-2018, 10:39 AM
moose maniac moose maniac is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 980
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Grey Wolf View Post
Latest info is Bio's asking you to justify why you would need more than 1-2 juniors on a line.
I just signed on 3 partners on my line, maybe it depends on which office your dealing with
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-25-2018, 01:22 PM
Running Bear's Avatar
Running Bear Running Bear is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 379
Default

I don’t think there is a limit that I am aware of. I sign 4 others onto my line. Most people are not that serious and just like to get out with there kids and set a few traps. One guy just traps a few beavers on a couple lakes. One guy catches a few marten, fisher, and weasels. One guy just runs 2 wolf baits. And one old timer sets a few marten boxes out from his pickup. Works good for everyone and as long as the senior holder of the line keeps track of what everyone is catching and not over harvesting then it should not be an issue. If I had a junior partner that was a real serious trapper that was taking alot of fur then he would be the only one I would sign on. I think if the senior holder of a trapline is not trapping that much themself they should sign on as many juniors on as the line can sustain. Give everyone an opportunity that shows interest in trapping. The more active trappers we have in Alberta the stronger the voice.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-26-2018, 09:39 AM
fisherman3886 fisherman3886 is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2
Default

Thanks for the great responses guys that answers my question , i agree as long as everyone is doing there part if you have a couple Jrs the line will be successful if anyone hears of anything in that area they can pm me and ill give you my phone number
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-26-2018, 10:47 AM
Big Grey Wolf Big Grey Wolf is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,230
Default

Problem with some lines with lot of juniors, one trapper and 4-5 hunters with a nice cabin. One year ago line for sale near Ft Mac advertised cabin sleeps 8.
Running bears example is probably a positive situation with larger number of juniors.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-26-2018, 10:50 AM
drake's Avatar
drake drake is offline
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,553
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Running Bear View Post
I don’t think there is a limit that I am aware of. I sign 4 others onto my line. Most people are not that serious and just like to get out with there kids and set a few traps. One guy just traps a few beavers on a couple lakes. One guy catches a few marten, fisher, and weasels. One guy just runs 2 wolf baits. And one old timer sets a few marten boxes out from his pickup. Works good for everyone and as long as the senior holder of the line keeps track of what everyone is catching and not over harvesting then it should not be an issue. If I had a junior partner that was a real serious trapper that was taking alot of fur then he would be the only one I would sign on. I think if the senior holder of a trapline is not trapping that much themself they should sign on as many juniors on as the line can sustain. Give everyone an opportunity that shows interest in trapping. The more active trappers we have in Alberta the stronger the voice.
That’s a great attitude!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-27-2018, 10:22 AM
bushbug bushbug is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 118
Default

I agree with Running Bear the more people out there trapping the stgronger the voice we will have to protect this age old tradition
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-27-2018, 11:36 AM
MooseRiverTrapper MooseRiverTrapper is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,902
Default

Does anyone know if one person can be senior holder of two lines?
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-27-2018, 12:45 PM
RockyMountainMusic RockyMountainMusic is offline
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Grande Cache
Posts: 595
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MooseRiverTrapper View Post
Does anyone know if one person can be senior holder of two lines?
Yes you can
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-27-2018, 01:04 PM
expedition expedition is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 584
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyMountainMusic View Post
Yes you can
In the past yes . I talked to bio she said no more.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-27-2018, 02:53 PM
moose maniac moose maniac is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 980
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by expedition View Post
In the past yes . I talked to bio she said no more.
Your talking to the wrong Bio it's still perfectly ok
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 08-28-2018, 12:42 AM
HunterDave HunterDave is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Copperhead Road, Morinville
Posts: 19,290
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Running Bear View Post
I don’t think there is a limit that I am aware of. I sign 4 others onto my line. Most people are not that serious and just like to get out with there kids and set a few traps. One guy just traps a few beavers on a couple lakes. One guy catches a few marten, fisher, and weasels. One guy just runs 2 wolf baits. And one old timer sets a few marten boxes out from his pickup. Works good for everyone and as long as the senior holder of the line keeps track of what everyone is catching and not over harvesting then it should not be an issue. If I had a junior partner that was a real serious trapper that was taking alot of fur then he would be the only one I would sign on. I think if the senior holder of a trapline is not trapping that much themself they should sign on as many juniors on as the line can sustain. Give everyone an opportunity that shows interest in trapping. The more active trappers we have in Alberta the stronger the voice.
I have so much respect for people that think like you and walk the talk. So many people just don’t get it......sad. Well done, Sir.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:45 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.