GRANTSBURG, Wis. – A Trapper Education Course will be held at the Department of Natural Resources Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area August 13 and 14. The workshop is sponsored and taught by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Trappers Association.

Novice trappers will learn humane and efficient methods of trapping, exposure to and training with equipment, information on furbearers, preparing and handling furs, history of the fur trade, and trapping rules and regulations. Students will also get field experience setting traps and proper equipment care.

On Saturday, August 13, the course runs from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with an evening meal afterwards and Sunday, August 14 from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm with breakfast and lunch provided. Lodging is also available for those needing to spend the night.

Completion of this course is a requirement for people who have not previously purchased a trapping license and who are not actively engaged in farming. It is open to all persons regardless of age, although it is recommended that students under 12 take the class with an adult. Cost of the course is $12 and includes a manual, 2015 trapping license, and three meals. You MUST have a DNR Customer ID number prior to the start of class. A Customer ID number can be acquired by calling 1-888-936-7463.

For more information, contact Paul Peterson, DNR Wildlife Technician, at 715-463-2896. Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg, Wis.


Wildlife conservation education programs are supported by Friends of Crex. For more information, visit www.crexmeadows.org [EXIT DNR] or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Please report your Crex wildlife observations via email: information@crexmeadows.org.

Contact: Kristi Pupak, DNR wildlife conservation educator, 715-463-2739