Who
is YTC? - What Does it Do?
First began as a
tri-agency endeavor, the three-day camp which is
held annually in the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains,
south of Havre, Montana, has been incorporated in
Montana as a non-profit educational organization.
The Internal Revenue Service has classified YTC as a
501(c)(3), non-profit organization which allows all
contributions to be income tax deductible.
The annual camp
has been held in the month of June, accommodations
are semi-primitive, with attendees providing their
own tents, campers, RV's and personal items.
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and eating utensils
are provided.
The camp is
geared towards family participation. Campers
will attend classes on trapping methods, ethics,
regulations, fur handling, health and safety.
Camp instructors come from the MTA education
program, Montana 4-H program and Montana Fish,
Wildlife and Parks.
Funding for YTC
comes from camp fees, YTC Membership Gifts,
Individual and corporate donations, participation in
the 'Albertson's Community Partners Program', the
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers a $20
scholarship to the first 60 youth and YTC, Inc
provides for the additional applicants who request
help prior to April 15.
Who May Attend YTC?
Any youth under the age of 18 years
Any youth 10 years of age and under must
be accompanied by an adult
Any youth regardless of their race,
religion or nation origin
Youth do not have to be a member of the
MTA or enrolled in the 4-H program
Youth with special needs must be
accompanied by an adult
Any person over the age of 18 years, may
attend as a camper, chaperon or volunteer
Family participation is encouraged
Attendees are selected on a first come -
first accepted basis
First year participants will attend 9
classes dealing with trapping basics,
conservation, regulations, ethics, furbearer
identification, safety and health
Returning participants will receive more
intense hands-on training
Purpose and Goals
of YTC
Teach the proper care, management,
preservation and utilization of furbearers and
other North American wildlife
Develop, promote and support educational
programs for the wise use, management and
conservation of furbearers
Inform and educate the public to more
completely understand the problems of the wise
use of furbearers
Stimulate public interest in furbearers
Promote environmental education,
including the wise use and conservation of
furbearers
Operate an annual camp which will fulfill
the goals of YTC, Inc and benefit the general
public
If you'd like more information
on how you can attend the 2009 Youth Trapper Camp,
CLICK HERE
Become a YTC Member