AFWA Trapper Survey Results
The results of a survey conducted for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies provides information for trappers who wish to compare themselves with other trappers in their area or across the country. The 121-page report is titled “Ownership and Use of Traps by Trappers in the United States in 2004″.
Interesting facts from the report:
- In 2003-2004 there were 103,051 active trappers in the US
- The average trapper used 39 traps per day
- The average trapper owned 112 foothold traps, 50 bodygrip traps, 3 padded foothold traps, 3 cage traps and 36 snares
- The primary species targeted for trapping was raccoon, followed by red fox, coyote, muskrat, beaver, mink, bobcat and grey fox
- In 2004, 35% of trappers targeted coyote, 17% bobcat, 35% red fox, 34% muskrat, 25% mink and 14% grey fox
- 60% of trappers surveyed had been contacted to trap nuisance wildlife
The entire report is available from the Fur Takers of America - What’s Happening page. The entry to download the report is dated 2/17/07.