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Trapper Education
A trapper education course teaches participants how to responsibly trap furbearing animals and provides a foundation of knowledge upon which to build. Topics in the 10 hour course include proper trapping equipment and use, responsible trap setting, the importance of good wildlife management practices, and habits and traits of furbearers. Students must pass a written exam. All Trapping Educations Courses are homestudy courses. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home, in order to receive your certificate.
Total = 10 Hours
- Fur Management = 1 Hour
- Tools of the trade = 2 Hours
- Trap Setting = 1 Hour
- Handling Animals = 1 Hour
- Laws and Landowner Relations = 2 Hours
- Field Exercise = 2 Hours
- Exam = 1 Hour
New courses will be posted below as they become available.
Can't find a course for your area? Contact the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220.
When registering either by telephone or email, please be sure to include your full name, telephone number, and which course, date and location you are signing up for.
Current Courses
| County | Location | Contact | Date/Time | Info |
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| Penobscot | Newport - Nokomis High School | RSU 19 Adult Ed - (207) 368-3290 or snowinski@rsu19.net to register **FULL** | June 11, 9am-3pm **FULL** | Course is FULL |
| Somerset | Jackman - Jackman Hardware and Sporting Goods | Sara Giroux - (207) 349-0977 or dennistown.sara@hotmail.com for questions/information | July 24, 9am-12pm & August 14, 8am-4pm | |
| Washington | Columbia - Pleasant River Fish & Game | Paul Favolise - (207) 483-4779 for questions/information | June 11, 9am-5pm |
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