Why trapper education?
Trapper education teaches new or inexperienced trappers ethical trapping procedures. Trapper education includes instruction in the most humane trapping methods, the history of trapping in Wisconsin and North America, and basic wildlife management principles. It is also important for trappers to learn and understand the importance of maintaining good relationships with landowners, other outdoor enthusiasts, and managers of our natural resources. The trapper education course provides a solid beginning to trapping education – an education you will use everyday on the trapline.
