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Trapper classes offered |
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December 3, 2017 |
Beginning July 1, 2018, every trapper who
purchased their first trapping license after
June 30, 2011, will be required to attend and
pass a mandatory trapper education course before
they can purchase an Idaho trapping license.
Trappers who have successfully passed and are
certified through the Idaho voluntary trapper
education course are exempt, but new trappers
will be required to take the course starting in
2018. Those who have taken only a wolf trapping
education course are not exempt and must take
the Idaho trapper education course.
In North Idaho, classes will be held from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. February 23 or 24 at the Coeur d'Alene
Fish and Game Office, W2885 Kathleen Avenue.
Taught by experienced trappers and Fish and Game
employees, the course is a mixture of classroom
instruction and field experiences. While new
trappers will learn a great deal in the class,
experienced trappers can benefit as well.
The course covers basic trapping techniques with
a strong focus on safety and ethical trapper
behavior. Selecting safe and responsible trap
set locations is emphasized throughout. Other
topics include furbearer behavior and
management, trapping regulations, equipment
selection and maintenance, avoiding non-target
catches, and pelt preparation.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Participants must be at least nine years of age
and can register at any Fish and Game office or
online at
https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/education.
Registering at a Fish and Game office costs $8.
Online registration by credit card requires an
added convenience fee of $1.75.
The general furbearer trapping class does not
qualify people for the purchase of wolf trapping
tags. To trap wolves in Idaho, completion of a
wolf trapping class is required. When
registering, please be certain to sign up for
the course you actually want to complete.
For more information regarding courses offered
in your area, contact the nearest Fish and Game
office. For North Idaho, call the Coeur d'Alene
office, (208) 769-1414. |
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