Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 569
- Event Name
- Trapper Education Course
- Program
- Trapper Education Course
Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining
Location
Location:
165 Cushman Road, Cohoes, NY 12047
Schedule
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OTHER
- Date & Times:
- Oct 10, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
About this Event:
This event is about hands-on learning about trapping locations, prepping traps, fur handling, lures that are used and locations. What to do and what not to do to be successful at trapping, instructors have years of experience in the field and a wealth of knowledge that they are more than willing to share with students. If you took the course on-line and got your certificate and want to learn more, you are welcome. Wear the appropriate clothing for the day, bring a lunch or we will have food for a moderate fee to cover the cost. Learn tips and tricks in the field, do your homework and be prepared for a day of fun and learning.
Details
Organized by:
Gary L Hebert
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.