Vernon woman breaks gender barrier in B.C. trapping community

Wise, a resident of Vernon in the North Okanagan region of B.C., recently became the first woman in the 78-year history of the B.C. Trappers Association (BCTA) to be certified by the association as a trapping instructor. Holly Wise/Submitted"I think it's great for the association, great for the industry," Killey said. As an instructor, Wise says she'll primarily focus her attention on the Okanagan area but is open to traveLling around the province to hold trapping courses. For people with traplines, trapping is done recreationally and as a source of income.