Gopher Bounty Program
Keeping our Fiber Safe
Red River Communications’ Gopher Bounty Program invites young people to discover the art of trapping. Every Red River customer is welcome to participate, and families trapping with a child 18 or younger can claim three free traps. It is a hands-on way for youth to learn new skills and earn extra cash.
Pocket gophers may seem small, but they can cause big problems.
When gophers dig and chew underground, they threaten the fiber-optic cables that keep us connected. Their mischief (chewing on our fiber-optic cables) can lead to costly repairs and sudden outages of the internet, phone, and even 911 emergency services. By joining forces, we can safeguard the vital network that links our rural communities.
Trap Gophers. Earn Cash.
Red River Communications’ Gopher Bounty Program invites young people to discover the art of trapping. Every Red River customer is welcome to participate, and families trapping with a child 18 or younger can claim three free traps. It is a hands-on way for youth to learn new skills and earn extra cash.
Check with your local township to see if they offer additional bounty programs you can participate in.
Program Details:
- Start Date: March 1, 2026
- Traps Available for Youth: First-come, first-served. Three traps per customer, and a child (18 and under) must be present at the time of trap pick-up
- Trap Pickup Locations: Front lobby – Abercrombie or Wahpeton offices
Pocket Gopher Bounty Pay:
- Kids (under 18): $5 per gopher – child must be present at drop-off
- Adults: $4 per gopher
Program Requirements:
- Two front feet are required for bounty
- Must be caught within the Red River Communications service area, and the township listed on the form
- Drop-off location: Abercrombie location only, during office hours
- Youth must be present for trap pickup & gopher drop-off, plus their name must be on the payment to qualify for the $5 rate