pike slayer Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 i was talking to the new guy at work and he was telling me that his father is a trapper and hes getting sick and can no longer do it anymore so hes giving up his trap line. now im not sure exactly on who get dibs on it after he gives it up but he said that starting now natives get first choice on any open ones. is this true? if it is then thats just retarded! just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I know that on Georgian Bay if a commercial fishing area is given up that the natives are asked first. Not many others that would want it. Not much money, a ton of work and only for a short time through the year. Not sure if a Trap line would be the same way but I don't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 why does a native get first choice? shouldnt everyone these days are equal and be a first come first serve? just my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Absolutely not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyhunter5150 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I would think it should be up to the indians as it was kind of there land before it got tooken over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 If that's the case i think its fair. A far more prominent part of their heritage than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Canada was built upon the fur-trade lets not forget... Hence the Beaver being our animal... Generally trap lines are sold of to those who are eligible (have their trappers license) as for who gets first choice, I do not see how it would be given to anyone in priority, equal rights to wildlife I would imagine off of the reserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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