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# Saskatchewan Trappers Association

The Voice of Saskatchewan's Organized Trappers

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- [About](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/) - (STA) is composed of organized trappers and other interested persons. We represent all Saskatchewan Trappers' Association members.
- [2026 Convention](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/2025convention/) - 2026 Annual Convention & General Meeting March 13 & 14, 2026 Humboldt Fur Workshop at Convention THANK YOU TO OUR MANY SPONSORS: PROSPERITY CREDIT UNION SASK POWER GFW SASK TEL
- [Trapper Participation](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/trapperparticipation/) - Harvest Sample Submissions Involvement from trappers is greatly appreciated in many projects and studies. We welcome the opportunity to not only engage participation in Saskatchewan fur harvesters but also to encourage any provincial studies the ability to reach out to our members. If you have any submission requests or would like to participate, please feel
- [Rendezvous](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/renezvous/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association 2026 Summer Rendezvous AUGUST 14 & 15 - RHEIN , SK
- [Provincial Raffle](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/provincialraffle/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association Provincial Raffle Watch for your Raffle Tickets in the mailout! Our annual Provincial Raffle is bigger than ever! Be sure to send a separate cheque or e-transfer! 2026 Early Bird Winner $100 : CONGRATULATIONS TO: RENATA BONAR – Foam Lake 2026 PROVINCIAL RAFFLE WINNERS: Drawn at our Annual Convention Banquet 1ST Prize
- [STA Scholarships and Awards](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/sta-scholarships/) - STA Scholarship We are proud to support active trappers throughout Saskatchewan in their education. 2025-26 Academic Year Scholarship Award Offered: $1,000 Deadline Date for Submission: July31, 2025 The links are no longer working to get an application please – Email: admin@saskatchewantrappers.com Previous Recipients 2020 – 2024 No Applicants 2019 – Michelle Kukurudza – Saskatoon,
- [Trapper Education Courses](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/education/) - Upcoming: Trapper Education Courses – check below for listing You need to contact Floyd Hendrickson About upcoming classes: PHONE: 1-306-272-7487 or Email: f.d.hend@sasktel.net Special Thank You to the Following Groups who have donated either the facility or accommodated our course with a meal! Weyburn Branch- Nipawin Fish & Game & Beaver Hills Wildlife Federation
- [Executive Directory](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/executive-directory/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association Executive Directory Don Gordon – President PO Box 64, NIPAWIN, Sk. S0E 1E0 306-862-4036 Bill Zak Director Region 9 PO Box 1435, Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0 306-865-3625 (H) Email: bjzak@xplornet.com Mark Studer — Director at Large Region 1, 2, 3 &5 PO Box
- [Regional Map and Boundaries](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/regional-map-and-boundaries/) - Click here to see the map Director’s Regional Boundaries1 – 3 & 5 Mark Studer 6 N/A 4 – 7 Jason Klassen 8 Wayne Rewega 9 Bill Zak 10 Vacant 11 Jordan Cooper 12 Jade Rooney 13 Lee Egland 14 Garett Tully 15 Don Crosson Click here to view Saskatchewan Trappers Association Executive Directory
- [Regional Zone Meetings](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/regional-zone-meetings/)
- [Membership](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/membership/) - MembershipThe Saskatchewan Trappers Association (STA) is the recognized voice for trappers in Saskatchewan. The STA meets throughout the year with government officials, other trapping associations and affiliates, outdoor groups, wildlife agencies and many other provincial associations. We represent your views and interests and work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure your voice is heard. Our
- [](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/magazine/)
- [Rendezvous](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/rendezvous/) - RendezvousJuly 11 & 12, 2025 Big River, SK Fun for the entire family and everyone is welcome. Trapping and skinning demonstrations Kids activities Camping
- [Convention Rates](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/convention-rates/) - Convention Rates Tickets available at the door. Banquet tickets are limited seating! KIDS 5 AND UNDER Free! KIDS 6 TO 11 Daily Rate: $10 each day – this includes catered lunch by the Bella Vista Inn on Saturday Banquet: $15 – Saturday night banquet, awards and live auction night – located at Bella Vista Inn
- [Merchandise](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/merchandise/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association hats and toques for sale. Contact admin@saskatchewantrappers.com
- [SK Furriers and Tanneries](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/sk-furriers-and-tanneries/) - FURRIERS GAILS MITTS Custom Made Mitts Box 31, Invermay, Saskatchewan S0A 1M0 306 593 6119 gminhinnick@gmail.com Mossy Bee Fine Leathercraft I create unique and original mitts and accessory pieces, individually hand-stitched using ethically-sourced Canadian furs and home-tanned and smoked moose hides which I make myself. Regina, SK See my work and contact me at www.mossybee.ca TRAPLINE
- [](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/2764-2/) - file:///C:/Users/STA/Downloads/STA-2024-Scholarship-on-standard-size-paper-for-no-repeats.pdf
- [Contact Us](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/contact-us/) - Are you interested in our courses or just have general questions? Feel free to contact any of one us, we'll be glad to assist you and answer any questions.
- [Carcass Samples Required for Testing](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/collection/) - Carcass Samples Required for Viral Testing : COMPLETED FOR 2023 The Saskatchewan Trappers Association, collaborating with Environment and Climate Change Canada, University of Saskatchewan, and Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment will be working with licensed trappers to conduct coronavirus studies on furbearers in the 2022-23 season. Animals harvested within a 75km radius of Prince Albert, Saskatoon,
- [Northern Trappers and Fur Market](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/north/) - Northern Trappers and the Inability to Market Wild Fur As a result of limited access for Northern Trappers to sell their fur, the Saskatchewan Trappers Association has reached out to Minister Harrison for support. It appears as though support will not come in a shipping subsidy or any discounted expense for freight, but rather options
- [Red Fox Sample Submission](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/redfox/) - Red Fox Sample Submission In partnership with the University of California, we are asking for samples of Red Fox throughout Saskatchewan. The collection process & documentation is easy! Click the link below! Deadline to receive samples is March 30th, 2021 CLICK HERE Join us for a live presentation on Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at 7:00pm
- [Competition Results](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/competition-results/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Convention Competition and other Winners Provincial Raffle 1st $500 – Susan Luthi 2nd $300 – Michel Forseille 3rd $100 – Christina Johnson Wolf Competition 1st – Jim Lee $300. /Wolf Trap/ Willard Antonichuk Award 2nd – Tyson Lloyd $200 3rd – Lawrence Sochaski $100 Junior Fur Competition Species 1st 2nd 3rd Beaver
- [Links](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/links/) - Links Alberta Trappers Association British Columbia Trappers Association Carino | Textile – Fur and Leather Canadian National Trappers’ Alliance Cree Trappers’ Association Dam Beaver Trapping Supplies Forsyth Trapping Lures Fur Harvesters Auction The Fur Institute Fur Council of Canada Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation Manitoba Trappers’ Association Ministry of Environment – Government of Saskatchewan Minnesota Trappers’
- [Photo Contest](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/photo-contest/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association Photo Contest CHANGE MADE TO DEADLINE SUBMISSION DATE!! Get that camera out! More photos are needed to celebrate our 50th anniversary! 1st Place $20 2nd Place $10 This is for each category, both adult and youth!! You must be a current STA member. To purchase or renew your membership, click here. Only one entry per
- [Fur Sewing Workshop](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/fur-sewing-workshop/) - Fur Sewing Workshop – Beaver Toque by Sheila Schmutz 2020 Convention Saturday, March 14th – 09:00am This workshop will last approximately 1 hour. The preliminary instruction to cut out the two pieces needed for this hat from a tanned pelt and hand-stitch the pieces together will be given. Adding lining will be demonstrated, but most
- [Wolf Competition Details](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/wolf-competition-details/) - Wolf Competition Details Big prizes up for grabs! 1st Place $300 and a Bridger #5 Special The trap being supplied is no ordinary trap. This is a one of a kind, provided to the STA as recognition to our contribution for wolf trap testing. This Bridger #5 was one of the traps used in the
- [Fur Competition Details](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/fur-competition-details/) - Fur Competition Details Bring your best presented fur for competition. Our judge will grade each piece and provide cash prizes in each of the categories: Adult Competition (18 and older) Beaver Cat (bobcat or lynx) Coyote Fisher Fox Martin Mink Otter Raccoon Bundle of three muskrat Youth Competition (17 and under) Beaver Coyote Fox Mink
- [Biggest Beaver Tail Contest](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/biggest-beaver-tail-competition/) - Biggest Beaver Tail Contest All trappers, young or old, wishing to enter a beaver tail must have a valid STA membership. To purchase or renew your membership, click here. Bring in your biggest beaver tail. Deadline is noon, Saturday March 14th. Tails will be measured length and width. Only one winner.
- [Accommodations](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/accommodations/) - HUMBOLDT, SK Bella Vista Inn – 306.682.2686 Canalta Hotel – 306.682.4731 Pioneer Hotel & Motel – 306.682.2638 Windsor Hotel – 306.682.5111 ENGLEFELD, SK – 22 minute drive Englefeld Hotel – 306.500.5128 BRUNO, SK – 24 minute drive Bruno Hotel – 306.369.2344 WATSON, SK – 28 minute drive Watson Motor Inn – 306.287.4338 LANIGAN, SK –
- [STA Constitution and Bylaws](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/sta-constitution-and-bylaws/) - Mission StatementOur mission is the conservation and management of Saskatchewan’s wild furbearers and their habitat while preserving, promoting and maintaining our trapping heritage. VisionOur vision is a Saskatchewan that recognizes and embraces the trapping fraternity as stewards of the land and keepers of a valuable and sustainable fur resource. Objectives To welcome into our membership
- [Presidents Report](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/presidents-report/) - President’s Report Once again the September Canadian Trapper magazine is in your hands. While you sit back and enjoy the articles I hope you have already started taking necessary steps to prepare for the upcoming season. Whether you set three traps or three hundred, there’s one thing that is guaranteed for all of us –
- [Coyote Foothold Workshop](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/coyote/) - Coyote Foothold Workshop October 26th-27th, 2019 Mortlach, Saskatchewan Located in the sandy rolling hills near Mortlach, Saskatchewan – Floyd and Al will spend two days with you helping master the art of foothold trapping. Practice makes perfect, learn the techniques that both instructors use and what they have found to bring more fur into their shed
- [](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/19rate/) - Saskatchewan Trappers Association Mileage Rates April – September 2019 If teaching a course or delivering a education program involving the fur kit, use “EDUCATION RATES” on right side If the class is after September 30th, 2019 – Contact the administrator for updated rate (Education rate changes in April and in October) If unsure of which
- [All Species Submissions](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/allspecies/) - All Species Submissions – Ray Poulin, Royal Saskatchewan Museum – Regina, SK If you would like to print a copy of the poster to share, Click Here Link to Website – Royal Sask Museum – Click Here
- [Expression of Interest](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/expression-of-interest/) - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ADMINISTRATOR The Saskatchewan Trappers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the wise use and enhancement of Saskatchewan’s fur resource. To ensure succession of our organization, we are seeking a motivated and task oriented individual to assist us with our daily operations. This position requires a person familiar with office management procedures
- [Convention Recap](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/2019convention/) - AGM ResolutionsConvention ReportCompetition Results2019 Convention Donations and Sponsors
- [Interactive Map](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/interactivemap/) - Saskatchewan Interactive Mapping This is a great tool to locate different boundaries throughout Saskatchewan. You can find Rural Municipality boundaries, Registered Blocks, Highways, Wildlife Management Zones, Fish & Wildlife Development Fund Lands, and so much more! CLICK HERE to direct you to the interactive map Uncertain how to use the map? Take a moment to
- [Rabbit Samples](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/rabbit-samples/) - Rabbit Samples – Adam Hering, PhD Student, WCVM Saskatoon If you or anyone you know harvests rabbit in Saskatchewan, take the time to contact Mr. Adam Hering and help out! If you would like to print a copy of the poster to share, CLICK HERE
- [Convention Report](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/convention-report/) - Convention Report - By Bill Zak The 50th Saskatchewan Trappers Association Annual General Meeting & Convention was held in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, March 15, 16 and 17. Being the 50th anniversary of the STA the 15th and 16th were dedicated to the convention. Sunday morning the 17th was dedicated to the AGM. Over the two days
- [2019 Resolutions](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/2019resolutions/) - 2019 Resolutions & Constitution Amendments March 17th, 2019 – Bella Vista Inn, Humboldt Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting. Your involvement assists us in preparing and planning the direction of the Saskatchewan Trappers Association. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact any of us. To view
- [Marty Senneker](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/smarty/) - 2019 Presenter Marty Senneker A successful trapper and innovator, Mr. Marty Senneker will be in attendance! His presentations will focus on coyote snaring techniques and fur handling. He will also have a booth in the vendor area – stop by and ask him something that has been bugging you all season. Perhaps he’ll have a
- [Convention Schedule](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/convention-schedule/) - Convention Schedule Both days are filled with amazing presenters! Don’t forget to bring your fur and photos for the competitions. Find more details about the events along the bottom of here Kids projects and games both days. Check out the weekend package rate! Located at the Humboldt Uniplex. For a map, click here. Bio –
- [Sheila Schmutz](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/sheilaschmutz/) - 2019 Presenter Sheila Schmutz Saturday – 09:00am – Needle Felting Sheila has been involved with the Saskatchewan Trappers Association for a number of years. We are excited to have her offer an opportunity for a hands on session! First 12 registered at the door, observers welcome. For many years, Sheila has fashioned clothing and accessories
- [Jim Luthi](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/jimluthi/) - 2019 Presenter Jim Luthi This gentleman is no stranger to the trapping industry! We welcome Jim to the stage to present some (and I mean just a few) of his amazing trap collection. Make sure to stop by his table and say “Hi” during convention. You’ll be glad you did! Jim Luthi has been a
- [AJ Callbeck](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/ajcallbeck/) - 2019 Presenter AJ Callbeck We are thrilled to have Mr. AJ Callbeck travel from Alberta to share his expertise on large volume muskrat trapping and lynx sets. His passion and innovative ideas are sure to keep you entertained all weekend. Catch him during the convention and make sure to introduce yourself! AJ Callbeck started his
- [Who's Pierre?](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/pierre/) - 2019 Presenter Pierre Canac-Marquis All the way from Quebec, Pierre will be bringing his outstanding background of trapping skills and know-how to our convention! We welcome his enthusiasm and abilities as he not only provides you with a detailed presentation on Canada’s trap research and development, but also his methods on clean skinning a beaver.
- [Kids Trading Post](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/tradingpost/) - Kid’s Trading Post Ever wondered what it would be like to trade your fur for tools, just like trappers did over 100 years ago? WHAT IS REQUIRED Parents, please ensure a valid trapping license is available in order to do a fur buying transaction. This is for our youth, and Joe is willing
- [Dave Bewick](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/davebewick/) - 2019 Judge for Fur Competition and Wolf Competition Dave Bewick The Saskatchewan Trappers Association is proud to announce Mr. Dave Bewick as our 2019 wolf and fur competition judge. His expertise is nothing short of extraordinary throughout an outstanding career in the fur industry. When you see him at convention, take a moment to say
- [Coyote Speed Skinning](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/coyote-speed-skinning/) - Coyote Speed Skinning Competition Think you have what it takes? Sharpen your knives and bring a coyote to the Annual Speed Skinning competition! Line up and take your chance at being Saskatchewan’s fastest coyote skinner. One entry per person. Register at the door. Must be a current STA member. To purchase or renew your membership click here or
- [Directions](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/directions/) - Uniplex Directions Never been to the convention before? No Problem! Get yourself to Humboldt, SK. From Highway 5, turn south onto 17th st. Your next right turn onto Leo Parker Way will bring you right to the event! Look below for parking and entrance details.
- [What's Happening](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/) - Convention New Zone Proposals Regional Zone Meetings Operation Respect Magazine Outdoor Shows Rendezvous Articles
- [Articles](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/articles/) - Anchor for an elephant - Securing the Ram power snare - Nov 2018Download
- [Outdoor Shows](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/outdoor-shows/) - Outdoor ShowsThe STA attends most outdoor shows throughout Saskatchewan. We also do presentations at many provincial parks throughout the summer. If you see the fur kit and STA banner, stop by and say hello. We are always happy to talk to anyone about trapping, and if you have an event that you would like to
- [New Zone Proposals](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/new-zone-proposals/) - The STA is examining the current zones the province is broken into to. Currently there are 15 zones. The STA is exploring reducing the number of zones to 8, four in the north and four in the south. This would reduce the number of directors to 8 plus a president as the 9 voting members
- [Operation Respect](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/information/operation-respect/) - recommendations-for-signs
- [Photo Submissions](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/photo-gallery/photo-submissions/) - Photo SubmissionsThe STA invites trappers to submit photographs for consideration on our website in our Photo Gallery. If you have photographs that depict your trapping success and activities, outdoor scenery, and the trapping lifestyle and you want to share them with our members and website visitors, please forward them to the Saskatchewan Trappers Association email
- [Photo Gallery](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/photo-gallery/) - Photo GalleriesScenes from the Trapline Conventions / Special Events Trapper Education Outdoor Scenery
- [Scenes from the Trap-line](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/photo-gallery/scenes-from-the-trap-line/)
- [Trapper Education](https://saskatchewantrappers.com/photo-gallery/trapper-education/) - Trapper Education[doptg id=”4″]

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