| Subjects covered at the class include: |
| Furbearer Management, Behavier and Disease |
| Trapper Safety |
| Historical Culture of Trapping |
| Sportsmanship, Rules and Regulations and Trapper Ethics |
| Advanced Trapping Technology |
| Equipment Modifications and Preparation for Upland and Water Trapping |
| Trap setting Demonstration |
| Proper fur handling techniques |
| Trapline Management |
| ...And Much, Much More!! |
| If you need anything or have question about classes or to schedule a class please contact Ron Elliott |
| Directions for Raccoon Lake State Park: Raccoon Lake is located on State Road 36, just 5 - 10 miles west of Highway 231 and 36. The class will begin at 9:00 AM and last until 4:00 PM. Attendees should bring a sack lunch. Beverages should also be brought. |
| Map for Red Mill County Park: See map below. |
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| Trappers Education Course |
| Experienced trappers from the Indiana State Trappers Association, along with Indiana Conservation Officers and the Indiana Furbearer Program provide hands-on training and instruction. Trapper Education Courses are held throughout the state. Classes are free and open for all age groups. Students under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Register with the contact person listed for the class date you are interested in. While most of these courses are one-day events, the ISTA along with the DNR and conservation officers are offering the second annual 2-day trappers education camp on September 6 & 7. Instructors will teach the on trap preparation and selection, furbearer managment, location, proper fur handling and more through actual on-the-trapline experience. |
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| Trapper Education Classes June 7, 2008 Linden Conservation Club Tippecanoe County 9am to 4pm EST Contact: Stu Grel 765-572-2207 Sept. 6 & 7, 2008 Contact: Ron Elliott 219-785-2972 October 11, 2008 La Porte County Contact: John Allen, Jr. 219-369-9302 |
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