January, 2025 President's Report
Fur, a Natural Renewable Resource
The Iowa Trappers Association is a state-wide organization that is made up of trappers that work together to promote and protect our sport of trapping. We were instrumental in
developing and instructing of the Iowa Fur Harvester Education Class for young trappers.
Legislatively, the ITA is recognized and respected for its opinions in the formation of laws concerning trapping, hunting and fishing by the Iowa Legislature and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. ITA was involved in the REAP Coalition and it's passing, and we helped to save the Fish & Wildlife Trust Fund from being spent to balance the state budget problems.
ITA is seeking an Affiliate FTA and/or NTA Director.
Requirements are:
1) You must be a current member of the ITA.
2) A current member of the respective organization.
3) Attend annual Board meeting of respective organization – FTA Wednesday prior to National Rendezvous in mid June. NTA Tuesday/Wednesday prior to National 3rd week of July.
4) Report to ITA Board 4 times a year happening of respective organization, then to ITA membership at our convention.
5) Each organization requests volunteer time in their booth during their respective convention.
6) The ITA Board of Directors shall appoint the affiliate director who shall be the I.T.A’s representative to the affiliated organization. The affiliate director shall be a non-voting position on the ITA Board of Directors. Contact Craig Sweet f at 515-306-9385 for more info.
The Iowa Trappers Association is more than a
Trapping Organization...
We are a true Sportsman's Organization!
Photo Contest
Mail your pictures to:
Tom Walters 1723 20th St.
Bettendorf, IA 52722-3829
Categories are:
Animal in Trap, Trapper and Catch,
Multiple Catch, Youth (16 & younger)
Congratulations to Mike Sells for receiving Fur Taker of the Year award. This was for his work on writing The History of Fur Takers of America. | 2023 Miss Iowa Alysa Goethe and Miss Iowa's Teen Juliana Clark with their sheered beaver coat and sheered beaver vest donated by the Iowa Trappers Association. Coat/vest presented by Tom Walters. | 2023 ITA/FBU Banquet |
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Craig Sweet presenting President Award to Jim Obradovich |