Trapline Mapping and Management

A trapline is a route along which a trapper sets traps for his or her quarry. Trappers traditionally move along the route to set and check the traps, in so doing become experts in the geography of the local area. Because of this traditional knowledge, trapline is not only of interest to trappers themselves but to researchers and other stakeholders (governments, corporations) interested in local history, biology and, topography.

The main objective of our Trapline project is to review the existing versions of the trapline boundaries currently in use by different Cree organizations and communities to define and solve trapline boundaries. This exercise, delicate in nature, may be long and involves community consultations and conflict resolution when boundaries differ.

Once completed, Local Administrators from each community will be able to access the trapline maps in PDF format from the GeoPortal website and will be able to print paper copies for the tallyman at their request.

This exercise, delicate in nature, may be long and involves community consultations and conflict resolution when boundaries differ.

Once completed, Local Administrators from each community will be able to access the trapline maps in PDF format from the GeoPortal website and will be able to print paper copies for the tallyman at their request.

The Cree Trappers Association is currently looking for funding to continue with trapline mapping and management and works closely with the Tallymen and Cree Communities of Eeyou Istchee.

The CTA is aiming to continue this project until all trapline maps are completed.