Trapper education field day scheduled in Great Falls

GREAT FALLS — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and volunteers will host a field day for Trapper Education students in Great Falls next month.

The field day in Great Falls is free and is scheduled for May 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more and to register, visit fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/trapping . 

Trapper Education in Montana consists of online coursework and an in-person field day. This is required for residents ages 12 and older wishing to purchase a Montana Class C trapping license if they haven’t purchased a trapping license in at least three prior years. This course also satisfies the educational requirement for wolf trapping.

Trapper Education field days are taught by skilled volunteer instructors. This allows students to gain hands-on experience with trapping equipment and guidance from experts. The field day also includes instruction on safety, laws, regulations, ethics, fur handling and other important topics.

Additional Trapper Education field days will be held across the state this year. To attend a field day, students must complete the online coursework and then register for the field day. 

For more information about Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education in Montana, click here.

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