2018-2019 Trapping Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Minister's Message . 3 Thompson Fur Table . 12 Trapping Boundaries Map . 4 Youth Mentored Trapping . .12 2018-2019 Trapping Season Schedule . 5 Fur Bearing Animal Primeness . .12 2018-2019 Changes . .6 Important Updates . 6 Rights-based Harvesters . 14 Licences and Permits . 6 The Rights and Responsibilities of Licence and Permit Exchange ................................7 First Nations People Who Trap in Manitoba................... 14 Export Permits ............................................. 7 Responsibilities . 14 Special Permits .. .......................................... 7 Safety Requirements ........................................ 14 Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund . 7 Mutual Respect . 15 Trapping in Manitoba . 7 Treaty Land Entitlement .....................................15 Mandatory Trapper Education................................ 7 The Rights and Responsibilities of Métis People Trapper Responsibilities . .8 Who Trap in Manitoba .................................... 15 Trapping and Sharing the Land............................... 8 Wildlife Management .....................................15 Trapping and Industry ......................................8 Human -Wildlife Conflict ..................................... 15 Trapping Regulations . 9 Federal Species at Risk (SARA) Listing .......................... 15 Other Regulations . 10 Predator Management....................................... 15 Sunday Trapping .......................................... 10 Other Programs............................................. 16 Trapping and Firearms ..................................... 10 Fur Bearing Animal Diseases . .16 Trapping and Firearms Use in Refuges .......................10 Cooperating Organizations . 17 Electronic Calls............................................ 10 Manitoba Trappers Association................................ 17 Hunter Orange Requirements ............................... 10 Fur Institute of Canada....................................... 17 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Vehicle Restriction.......... 10 Accidental Fur Bearing Animal Capture Policy .................10 Humane Trapping . 17 Use of Livestock as Bait by Trappers .......................... 11 The Registered Trapline System and the Lineholder . .25 Extensions to Trapping Seasons .............................11 Common and Power Snare Use . .26 Fur Bearing Animal Harvests and Values . 11 Best Trapping Practices . .27 Fur Dealers and Processors.................................. 11 For More Information . .28 MAPS AND TABLES Trapping Boundaries Map �. 4 Phase 1 - Certified Traps . 19 Trapping Season Schedule �. 5 Phase 2 - Certified Traps . 20 Manitoba Trapping Licences Issued �. 11 Summary of Uses of Leghold Traps and Snare Devices Fur Bearing Animal Primeness Chart �. 12 in Manitoba �. 22 Fur Bearing Animals Taken by Manitoba Trappers �. 13 RXB pUVrSSuPoB RnXWuVB Lun VunuVB �. 23 Average Pelt Values of Manitoba Fur Bearing Animals �. 13 WnUfpWnB Q Wl RrUo RnXuV Run VunuV ES �. 24 Summary Problem Predator Removal Services Program �. 16 Cover photo: The bobcat (Felis rufus) is the close relative of the lynx, but has shorter ear tufts and legs. It inhabits a wide variety of habitats in its North American range, but gets only into the most southern areas of Manitoba. One reason may be that, because its paws are much smaller than a lynx, the bobcat will find it more difficult to travel the deep snows of our boreal forests. The bobcat feeds on rabbits, small rodents, and birds; they will scavenge and rarely predate on deer. The bobcat's smooth, soft coat is highly variable in colour and pattern: it can be more reddish in summer, and grayer in winter, the bellies either pale to dark, and the spot can be only on the belly or extended around the back. 2 MINISTER’S MESSAGE I am pleased to present the 2018-2019 Manitoba Trapping Guide. In this guide, you’ll find information on our province’s trapping season, regulations and our fur-bearer management programs. You’ll also find details on trapping licences and boundaries. Trappers in Manitoba have a long, proud history of being good stewards of our province’s wildlife resources. Their efforts have also helped to reduce livestock losses and property damage, and we are grateful for their continued support. Our government continues to work with trappers across Manitoba on a number of important initiatives, such as establishing reasonable, practical rules to reduce conflicts between users in provincial parks. Weather and fur prices have fluctuated significantly in the past several seasons, causing uncertainty in the harvest of some species. Despite these challenges, we encourage trappers to continue their trapping activities and show fur buyers around the world that Manitoba remains an important source of fur resources. Two fur bearing animal species, the badger and wolverine, have become the focus of national conservation concerns. However, these concerns are not an issue in Manitoba. Our population of badgers and wolverines is sustainable, and trapping activities for these species are not expected to change. Manitoba trappers play an essential role in fur bearer management. Our government looks to you to understand and promote humane and responsible trapping. I wish you all safe travels and a productive trapping season for 2018-2019. Rochelle Squires Minister Sustainable Development 3 TRAPPING GUIDE TRAPPING BOUNDARIES MAP NOTE: This map is intended only to show the approximate boundaries of trapping areas. For more detailed information, consult a Conservation Officer. Wapusk National Park TRAPPING AREAS LEGEND 1. Open Trapping Area Zone 1 2. Open Trapping Area Zone 2 2A. Open Trapping Area Zone 2A 3. Open Trapping Area Zone 3 4. Open Trapping Area Zone 4 5. Open Trapping Area Zone 5 6. Northern RTL District 6A. Barrenlands RTL District 7. Interlake RTL District 8. Western RTL District 9. Northern Special Trapping District: includes Saskeram/Summerberry/Clearwater DELTA Special Trapping Areas (STAs), & Easterville STA RTL Section 10. Southern RTL District 11. Eastern RTL District Southern Special Trapping District: includes Delta STA (Delta, St. Laurent, Flee Island, St. Marks units), Oak Lake STA, Whitewater STA WHITEWATER LAKE STA 4 TRAPPING GUIDE TRAPPING SEASON SCHEDULE Area/zone numbers below refer to the map legend on the previous page OAZ = Open Trapping Area Zone; RTL = Registered Trapline; ST = Special Trapping 5 TRAPPING GUIDE 2018-2019 CHANGES IMPORTANT UPDATES Certified Humane Trap Requirements Certified Humane Trap Requirements The use of certified restraining traps for bobcat is now mandatory. In 2020/2021, the use of certified restraining traps will be Common snares in the registered trapping area and power snares required for beaver and wolf. in all areas will be exempt from this requirement. Other fur bearer Southern Special Trapping Area species already requiring certified humane traps include: beaver, bobcat, fisher, lynx, marten, muskrat, raccoon and weasel. See the The southern Special Trapping Areas (Delta, Whitewater, and Oak certified trap table and summary of traps usage on pages 19 to 24 Lake STAs; see map on page 4) are important for the harvest of for more details. Additional trap models may be certified throughout muskrats and mink. Trappers interested in accessing them must the season. For updates to the certified trap listings, please contact first call the local district office to find out if special permits are the Fur Institute of Canada (see page 17) or Manitoba Sustainable available. Development (see page 28). Trapper Education Please see "Trap Sales Warning" on page 20 about the consequences Manitoba Sustainable Development in conjunction with the of illegal use of non-certified traps. Manitoba Trappers Association is currently reviewing several Prohibited 110 Trap on Land aspects of the program including the following: The Oneida Victor C110-3 Magnum Stainless Steel has been added to • re-formatting the exam-challenge process; the exam and the list of this size of trap as prohibited for use on land for all species, introducing a practical hands-on segment with the exception of muskrats. • developing the trapper education manual Securing Traps Best Trapping Practices Traps must now be securely connected by a metallic chain or cable The Best Trapping Practices documents for new and experienced to a tree, stake in the ground, heavy object, or a grapple. Numerous trappers have been updated. See page 27. traps had been connected using a weak material such as cord or sideline resulting in the animal breaking the connection and walking away with the trap still attached to their limb. LICENCES AND PERMITS Manitoba trapping licences are available only to residents of Manitoba. Fees are: • Registered Trapline (RTL) Permit: $15.00 • Resident (Open Area) Licence:†♦ $10.00 • Resident (Open Area) Licence – Treaty:† Free • Youth Trapping Licence/Permit:*† Free • Dead Wild Animal Possession Permit (Fur bearer): $10.00 • Export Permit: $20.00 * Youth trapping permits are available free of charge if the trapper is 12 to 17 years of age on the: a) day of the first common season (October 1 for beaver) and Restrictions in Provincial Parks b) day that the permit is obtained Manitoba Sustainable Development is continuing to consult with The age requirements for this youth permit are the same as park users on how best to manage trapping in provincial parks. for youth hunting licences. Until then, previous restrictions will remain in place. Please