Registration is now open for the annual Trapper Education Course in northwest Montana, which will be held Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. This course is offered early in the fall so outdoor education stations can be incorporated into the course, and so that trappers can prepare for the November 1 opening of trapping season.
To register for the course, stop by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) on North Meridian Road in Kalispell. Registrants will receive pre-course materials and the course schedule. Call FWP at 406-752-5501 for more information.
In the course, Montana Trapper Association (MTA) instructors will emphasize trapper ethics, regulations, trapping heritage, and trap sets. Instructors will show actual trap sets and techniques. The course is a cooperative effort between FWP and the MTA.
People of all ages are invited to attend. Youngsters who attend will receive door prizes. Students who complete the course receive a certification. The course is not mandatory for trappers but it is strongly recommended.
For more information, call FWP at 406-752-5501, or David Pemble of the Montana Trappers Association at 406-871-5202.