The National Trappers Association (NTA) is a national organization in the United States dedicated to protecting and promoting the heritage, rights, and techniques of regulated trapping. Founded in 1959, the NTA serves as the leading voice for trappers across the country, advocating for science-based wildlife management and defending trapping as an essential tool in conservation and population control. The organization emphasizes ethical, humane trapping practices and supports the development of improved trap technology and best management practices (BMPs) to ensure responsible harvest and animal welfare. The NTA works closely with state and federal wildlife agencies, biologists, and international partners to preserve the legitimacy and legality of trapping in the face of increasing legislative and public pressure. It plays a critical role in educating the public about the ecological importance of controlling predator populations, managing furbearers, and preventing human-wildlife conflicts. Through its outreach programs, publications, and national conventions, the NTA fosters community among trappers, educates newcomers, and helps maintain strong traditions in rural and wilderness cultures. The organization also supports youth involvement in the outdoors through trapping education programs and workshops. Beyond advocacy, the NTA monitors legal threats to trapping rights and actively lobbies against bans and restrictive regulations that could undermine conservation efforts. Its members believe that regulated trapping, when done responsibly, is a vital part of wildlife management and a legitimate outdoor lifestyle. The National Trappers Association continues to serve as a crucial defender of trapping culture, working to ensure its future in North America’s conservation framework.