Trappers Support Program

The Lands & Resources department is now accepting applications for the 2023 / 2024 trapping season.

Program subsidy allocations will consist of the following:

• Chopper Assistance (Elders Only): Elders 60 and over may be eligible for 100% of a return helicopter flight to camp (trap line) at a 6-seater rate. All elders applying for helicopter assistance will be reviewed for eligibility.
• Trappers will be eligible to receive up to 410 litres for the 2023/24 trapping season.

Program implementation guidelines will consist of the following:

• Approved assistance is non-transferable
• One helicopter assistance application (Elders only) is provided per family unit if required
• The applicant must be a passenger on the helicopter camp flight
• Gas assistance will be provided as a reimbursement up to a maximum of 410 litres per eligible applicant. To receive reimbursement, an approved application is required, and receipts must be submitted. Please ensure all your receipts have the date of purchase, cost per litre and total litres to avoid any delays. Receipts dated prior to November 11th will not be accepted.
• A valid fur 2023/24 harvesters license is required before any reimbursement will be issued.
• Please provide a direct deposit form with your receipts when submitting for reimbursement if you are not already set-up at MCFN finance department

Notification letters:

Be sure to include your email address in your application to ensure you receive a notification letter by email. Please call 705-363-0698 for application updates.