Hey guys,

(I've searched the threads to see if this is a redundant question, many apologies if I've missed it.)

I'm in Alabama.
I'm considering taking our Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Trapping Education workshop, probably will anyway.

My question is, does taking this class also meet other states' requirement for a trapping education class?

I'm interested in possibly going to some of the western states to trap at some point and all the ones I've looked at (Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming) require a class.
I'm not referring to the additional wolf trapping class required by states like Idaho, just the regular furbearer trapping class.

Thanks in advance!

I have no idea, but welcome to the forum!

Ohio for example just asks for proof or affidavit saying that you've held a trapping permit in another state.

For Idaho, you will need to have the course equivalent to our 8 hour course. I believe an all online course doesn’t meet the requirement since ours is an all classroom course.

Nm regs state "Trappers Who Have Taken Trapper Education in Another State If you plan on trapping and have already completed a trapper education course offered through a different venue (another state wildlife management agency or an NMDGF-approved non-state entity), you are required to take the New Mexico Furbearer Law and Species Identification Course. To determine whether a trapper education course is approved contact the NMDGF Trapper Education Program: (505) 476-8038. The New Mexico Furbearer Law and Species Identification Course focuses specifically on the regulations that must be followed in New Mexico and you must successfully pass a course quiz before a license can be purchased.

T he course materials and quiz can be found by logging onto your NMDGF account and selecting 'Trapper Education'. You will be required to enter your trapper education certificate number from the NMDGFapproved course you previously completed. To verify completion of the previously-completed course, you may either submit a copy of this certificate to NMDGF, or you must carry it while trapping or hunting. Alternatively, to eliminate the need to submit or carry a certificate in the field you may take the New Mexico Trapper Education Course which meets all education requirements."

I believe Nm uses the North America trapper ed course which is approved even in Canada.

Welcome, pull up a chair and your favorite drink

unfortunately the states often do like ours in WI and state that similar classes will be accepted not a list of whos will be accepted

you will have to call that agency to be sure they may have to review the curriculum and say aye or nay


https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/TrapEd

Ok, that's really helpful! Thank you.

The Alabama class is apparently two days: one day of classroom and one field day.

Thanks!

C&P from a FAQ page on Idaho F&G site:
Q: Do I need a trapper education course if I trapped in another state?
A: Maybe. Having previously held a license in another state does not exempt anyone from the trapper education requirement. The Idaho trapper education course is unique to our state (rules and regulations, trap types, non-target species avoidance, etc.). However, if you have taken trapper education in another state, it may exempt you from taking the Idaho course. We accept certification of trapper education from 28 other states that have courses similar to ours. To find out if certification from another state applies to you, please contact a regional office.

You're welcome

Maybe this will be of help: https://trappered.com/

SJA, Delaware accepts both of those online courses.

We also accept any state trapper course that provides you with a state issued certificate of completion.


Mountainman_338, it is probably best to contact the hunter/trapper education coordinator for the state you are interested in, to determine what is the best option for you.

Thanks DR, yes, I'm very familiar with DE Trap Laws & Regs :-)

Of course you do! You’re from the best part of Delaware.

Best peninsula around.

True. but here's one fer ya. Fact, we're on an Island, not a peninsula. Totally surrounded by water. The biggest island the U.S. owns. :-)

Yup. Give everything north of the canal to PA, and become our own glorious state..

It sounds like it would qualify. If you decide on Idaho, contact the Idaho Fish and Game if your course qualifies. I teach trapper education courses here in Idaho but I do not have a list of states they except. I can find out but it would probably be just as quick if you contact Idaho and Fish and Game.