Trapping Camp still has openings at Salamonie Reservoir on September 25^th and 26^th

Salamonie Reservoir and Indiana State Trappers Association (ISTA) will be hosting a Trappers Education Course on September 25^th and 26^th, 2010, at the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center.  The program will focus on trappers of all ages, though youth trappers are encouraged to attend.

The program will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 25^th with education on trapping issues, ethics, and regulations.  Lunch will be provided.  After Saturday’s lunch, trappers will get a chance to set traps for furbearers.  Trappers will accompany an instructor on the trap line and set traps under close supervision of the instructor.  Traps will be left overnight and checked the next day.  

Trappers will have the option of leaving late Saturday afternoon or camping Saturday night at the Lost Bridge West youth campground near the Interpretive Center.  At 9 am on Sunday, September 26^th, trappers will accompany trapping instructors to check traps and handle the fur of animals caught on the trap line.  After the traps are checked, furbearers that are caught on the trap line will be used in skinning and fleshing demonstrations by ISTA instructors.  Lunch will also be provided on Sunday, September 26^th.  Trappers will not need a trapping license to attend this program.  Entrance fees will be waived for all participants.

There are no fees or costs to attend; just pre-register and show up.  To pre-register or to get more information, contact the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center at 260-468-2127.  Trappers will need to pre-register by September 19th.  Trappers may want to bring waterproof boots or hip waders to wear on the trap line.  Trappers will need to dress for the weather.  Overnight camping at the youth campground is optional for trappers attending the course.  Trappers must attend both day-sessions of the course to receive the IDNR Trapper Education Certification.

The Salamonie Interpretive Center is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, west of Highway 105 in western Huntington County.