Trapper, wolf trapper education classes available

Now is the time to get the certifications you need to trap this year

Fall and winter will be here before long, and if you’re looking to trap wolves or other fur-bearers this year, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials said now is the time to get signed up for a trapper education and wolf trapper education class if you aren’t already certified.

Across the state, IDFG has plenty of classes scheduled over the next couple of months.

Here is what’s coming up in the Panhandle Region. The classes fill up quickly and the cost is $9.75. Upcoming classes include:

• Trapper education — Aug. 26, Farragut Shooting Range Center, Athol

• Wolf trapper education — Aug. 27, Farragut Shooting Range Center, Athol

• Wolf trapper education — Sept. 30, Panhandle regional office, Coeur d’Alene

• Wolf trapper education — Oct. 1, Panhandle regional office, Coeur d’Alene

• Wolf trapper education — Nov. 6, Waterlife Discovery Center, Sagle

Anyone intending to trap wolves in Idaho must attend a wolf trapper education class prior to purchasing wolf trapping tags.

Anyone intending to trap wolves who did not hold an Idaho trapping license prior to 2011 is required to take both trapper and wolf trapper education classes.

A wolf trapper education class provides students with interactive, hands-on training from experienced, certified trapper instructors.

Please contact the Panhandle Regional office at 208-769-1414 with any questions.