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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
8116
Event Name
Trapper Education - Traditional Course

Event Completed 5 of 15 seats remaining

Location

Location:

4483 Freeman Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

Schedule

Date & Times:
Nov 23, 2024 8:30AM - 4:30PM EST

About this Event:

This is a full DNR Trapper course. No prior study or online work is required. The course is for beginners. We will start with the basics. Topics include types of traps, and how to use them safely and legally. This is a community service program offered by the Eaton Rapids Conservation Club in cooperation with Michigan DNR. There is no charge for the course. We will go over the course material, help you take the required written exam, and, hopefully, send you on your way with your new Trapper Safety Certificate.
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Students under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult during the entire class.
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You must be registered as a student prior to class. We do not expect to have room for walk-ins.

Details

Organized by:

Dale K Howe

Required Files:

Cancellation Policies:

If you are no longer planning on attending this class, please cancel your registration so that those on the waiting list will have a chance to attend.

Event Policies:

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:

The trapper education safety certificate cannot be used to purchase a hunting license in Michigan.  Individuals must complete a Michigan hunter education course (traditional or field day) to purchase a hunting license in Michigan.  

The main purpose of the trapper education course is to help individuals acquire the knowledge, skill, attitude, and judgment to selectively and responsibly trap furbearing animals. Topics covered include understanding wildlife management, wildlife identification, various trapping techniques, ethics, laws and regulations. 
Trapper education is not required in Michigan; however, some states and provinces require a valid trapper education certification. The Michigan trapper education certificate meets the trapper education requirements of those states and provinces. Michigan’s trapper education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers. 

About the Class: 
  • In person, traditional classroom setting including hands on training 
  • Minimum of 8 hours 
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) and practice assessment (pass/fail) 
  • Maximum $10 fee 
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian.