VTA - Keeping Our Trapping Heritage Alive.
Our history
The Virginia Trappers Association (VTA) was founded in 1966. The association is part of the national effort to promote furbearer management, Virginia trapping best practices and protects Americans' trapping heritage throughout the United States.
Our Mission
The mission of the Virginia Trappers Association is to promote the interests of trappers and sportsmen, and promote and use trapping best practices in furbearer management. Membership and education are the primary focus areas for this organization. Healthy membership keeps the Association moving forward with its educational and political efforts.
Our Programs
Virginia Trappers Association education programs are a two-track system. The organization provides introductory Virginia trapper training courses for new trappers to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to ethically and safely start their trapping pursuits. These introductory courses are VTAs primary outreach to Commonwealth communities and our youth. The Association also provides advanced education for seasoned trappers in Virginia via seminars and workshops during district meetings to introduce new trapping technologies, trapping best practices and improve furbearer management skills.
Virginia Trappers Association Officers
President: Mr. William Bandy
Vice-president: Mr. Tim Neel
Treasurer: Mr. Kurt Butler
Destroying the Myth
The National Trappers Association's video, "Destroying the Myth", explains how the modern trapper uses trapping best practices in furbearer management. The Virginia Trappers Association supports the NTA and FTA in protecting this American heritage.