KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration.
This course is part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ outdoor skills program. The class in Kalispell will focus on basic leghold and snare trapping for coyotes, fox, raccoons. Certified trapper education instructors will teach the course. The course is geared toward youth, and parents/guardians are invited to participate as well.
The course is scheduled for Nov. 11-12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will start at the FWP Region 1 office, 490 N. Meridian, on Nov. 11.
To register, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/advanced-education and select “Find a Course Near You” under the Advanced Outdoor Skills section. Trapping licenses are not required.
The following topics will be covered:
- Regulations and ethics
- Landowner permission
- Safety
- Navigation and mapping
- Fur handling
Most of the class will be outdoors and students should dress for cold weather.
For more information, contact Tom Fieber at tfieber@bresnan.net or 406-250-3386.
