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Event Status
Registration Open
Event ID
436
Event Name
Trapper Education Course
Program
Trapper Education Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

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Location

Location:

3673 State Route 145, Cobleskill, NY 12043

Schedule

OTHER
Date & Times:
Sep 26, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

About this Event:

This is an interactive Trapper Education Course that will discuss many aspects of trapping and conservation, as well as providing hands-on experience with a variety of traps. Please make sure you are prepared for the field portions (including no open-toed shoes), and we look forward to seeing you there!


Details

Organized by:

Earl Vanwormer III

Required Files:

Trapper Education Manual
Trapper Education Homework Worksheet

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

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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.