Trapping in Manitoba

Trapping and Sharing the Land

Trappers share Crown and private lands with other users. It is important that trappers use care where they place their traps to minimize the potential contact with other users of the land.

• Trappers who use private lands are encouraged to provide the landowner with a map showing the locations of their traps and the types of traps being used.In this way, the landowner can caution other users of the land about trapping activity and reduce the possibility of injury to other users and domestic animals.
• With the permission of the pasture manager, PFRA/community pastures are generally open to trappers after livestock have been removed.
• When trapping in built-up areas and /or cottage subdivisions, trappers are advised to use extreme caution in selecting the locations for sets. Please remember that people and pets may frequent the area.