Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 205
- Event Name
- Trapper Education Course
- Program
- Trapper Education Course
Registration Open 8 of 12 seats remaining
Location
Location:
2921 R. Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756
Schedule
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OTHER
- Date & Times:
- Jun 29, 2026 5:00PM - 10:00PM EDT
- Jul 06, 2026 5:00PM - 10:00PM EDT
About this Event:
All students should bring their trapper education manual (if you have one) and the completed paper homework, or proof of completion of the online homework (done prior to the online course), or proof of completion of the online course.
You MUST bring the completed Trapper Education homework to this course. You can obtain the manual and homework several ways:
1. The manual and worksheet can be picked up at most DEC offices or may be available for pick up at other locations if specified in the course instructions. (Cost: Free).
2. You may also print the homework https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/trapedwkst.pdf and use the manual https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/trapedman.pdf to complete the homework.
3. Students may also request a manual with homework from Hunter@dec.ny.gov which should be received within a week (Cost: Free)
** Please bring lunch/dinner/snack, a camp chair and drinks/snacks (NO CHAIR WILL BE PROVIDED) for the day. We will have a short break (there are possible places around the area to get food if you need). REMINDER: You will NOT be permitted to stay for the course, unless you hand in the completed homework prior to course starting. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Romeo at 516-909-6988. About the Location Ten Ring Archery ProShop(2921 R Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown 11756), parking in the back parking lot next to IHOP
Details
Organized by:
Anthony M Romeo II
Required Files:
Cancellation Policies:
If you can no longer attend this class, please cancel your registration as soon as possible.
Event Policies:
This course covers trapping safety, trapping equipment use, pelt handling, trapper responsibility, and ethical trapping practices. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Trapper Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is required to purchase a NYS Trapping license.
Class length is approximately 8 hours with breaks. All students must bring the completed homework to this course. If homework is not completed, you will not be permitted to participate. You can download the manual and homework on this page. If you prefer to work from a hard copy of the manual, one can be mailed to you by emailing hunter@dec.ny.gov and include your name, mailing address, and type of in-person course.
All class equipment will be provided for you.
Students are encouraged to bring:
- Personal snacks and drinks.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather and outdoor conditions, including proper footwear.
- Pen/Pencil, sunscreen and bug spray (season dependent)
Parents or guardians who wish to attend for observation should notify the instructor that you will be auditing the class.
Minimum Age Policies:
There are no minimum age policies
Maximum Age Policies:
There are no maximum age policies
Map:
About the Program
Overview:
Trapper Education is required for all new trappers before purchasing a NYS Trapping License. This course covers how to trap responsibly and selectively and how to handle pelts to produce marketable furs.
NOTE: All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending. If you do not complete the homework, you cannot complete the course.
There is no minimum age to attend this course.