In-person Trapper Education course. $10/student payable at the door. only the online pre-work is available for this class, details below:About this Event
Maine’s trapper education course provides a foundation of knowledge to ensure that today’s trappers are well educated, responsible, and ethical conservationists. The course includes instruction on the benefits of regulated trapping, proper trapping equipment and use, responsible trap setting, the importance of good wildlife management practices, and habits and traits of furbearers. Classes include classroom and hand-on portions based on availability per location.
Maine’s Trapping Courses are all in person home study courses that require students to do a portion at home prior to attending the 1-day in person course. This allows students to do course work at home at their own pace, which better meets the needs of today’s busy families and individuals. It also prepares them with a solid foundation of knowledge which is more efficient for the instructors and course delivery.
Course Modules:
- Intro to Trapping
- Tools of the trade-types of traps and equipment
- Land and Water Sets
- Trap Setting
- Laws and Regs
- Furbearers and Fur Handling
- Laws, Ethics, and Landowner Relations
- Bear Trapping Unit
- Exclusion Devices and Canada Lynx Protections
- Final Assessment
Current trapping laws found here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/docs/25-MDIFW-19-TRAPPING-LAWBOOK-2025-26-final.pdf.
Trapper Education courses are open to anyone over the age of 10. Participants under 16 require an adult in attendance.
Due to time constraints of this class, only online pre-work is available as we do not have the time to get the paper workbook and manual mailed:
Student Pre-work Study Options:
Option II: Online Course:
For today’s tech savvy students, the online option serves as a valuable way to connect with a broader audience of learners
You can log into https://afwatrapping.outdooreln.org/courses/north-american-trapper-education-6/ to complete “The North American Basic Trapper Course” online (you will need to create an account). Once complete please print completed voucher (or save to phone) to show on class day.
The online content closely follows the Student Manual and Workbook.
TICKETS CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED OR SOLD. TO CANCEL PLEASE CALL 207-287-5220 OR EMAIL [email protected] AND THE TICKETS WILL BE REDISTRIBUTED
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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and our partners are fully committed to providing an engaging event for all. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact 207-287-5220 or at least 7 days prior to the course. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out! We are here to help and look forward to talking with you.
Event Venue
Penobscot County Conservation Association, 570 North Main Street, Brewer, United States
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