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NBTFHF Profile & Purpose
The
NBTFHF originated in January 1996 with the amalgamation of the New Brunswick
Trappers Association, which originated in 1974 and the New Brunswick Fur
Harvesters Association, which originated in 1993. We are currently
the only recognized Provincial trapping association in New Brunswick.
Aims & Objectives
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The wise
use and management of New Brunswick furbearers and their habitat.
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The enhancement
and sustainable development of the fur resources of New Brunswick.
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To promote
fur harvester and public education.
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To co-operate
with and support the work of National, Provincial and Regional public authorities
and organizations whose interests and objectives are similar to those of
this Federation.
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To encourage
the organization and affiliation of Fur Harvester Councils and individuals
in all parts of the Province.
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To support
fur harvesters in their lawful harvesting activities.
The Federation
operates through a network of 14 local Councils throughout the Province.
Each Council has an elected Director of the NBTFHF whom, together with
the elected executive of the Federation, form the Board of Directors and
meet at least 4 times per year. An annual general meeting and Convention
is held each year, usually in January.
The
NBTFHF Board of Directors has representation on the following Boards: Fur
Institute of Canada, Canadian National Trappers Alliance, Wild Fur Council,
Canadian Trap Standards. We are also supporting members of the Canadian
Outdoor Heritage Alliance.
Through
close co-operation with the Provincial Department of Natural Resources
and Energy, our Councils provide voluntary instructors for the Trapper
Education course, which has been mandatory for all first time trappers
since 1995.
Through
resolutions which are passed at our annual meeting each year, the Federation
works with DNRE to try and change trapping regulations where deemed appropriate
and biologically sound.
One
of the major highlights of each year is the holding of our Summer Rendezvous.
Each year numerous sportsmen and their families gather at a campground
(this year in Upper Kingsclear) for a weekend of socializing, games, contests, trapping
demonstrations and numerous other fun filled activities. In conjunction
with the Rendezvous is our Rendezvous raffle. This is our major fundraiser
for the year.
Membership
in the NBTFHF includes a subscription to The Canadian Trapper magazine.
This high quality publication also covers the news from several other Provincial
trapping organizations as well as our own thus keeping our membership informed
on important trapping issues all across Canada.
For
further information contact
Gerry Williamson
Secretary
Tel: 506-372-9737,
fax: 506-372-9737
e-mail:
gnwilli@nbnet.nb.ca
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