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Title: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 20, 2017, 05:30:26 PM

Hi Guy & Gals   :hello:
Ed Cunningham and I are thinking about putting on a Trapper Training Class this coming spring, maybe around April or May.
But before we do, we would like to see if there is any interest.
I know some of you WCO's need a class before you get your WCO permit and some of you parents have young ones that want to take up what your doing.
We're thinking that we need to have around ten + or - people to make it worth getting the place to hold it, (Cabela's in Marysville) set the time and date, order the books, etc., etc.

Any interest?
JC  :hello:  ~ Trapper Training Instructor, one of many hats that I have with WSTA


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Ddouble on February 20, 2017, 06:06:42 PM
I would potentially be interested.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Turner89 on February 20, 2017, 09:59:46 PM
I have a friend that wants to take it. :tup:
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: wints13 on February 20, 2017, 10:12:22 PM
I'd be interested
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: CLARKTAR on February 20, 2017, 10:38:50 PM
I'm interested.

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Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 21, 2017, 01:20:09 AM
I'm interested. Is this the only one for the year or are you going to be doing one on the east side of the state as well? Thanks
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: MADMAX on February 21, 2017, 05:12:18 AM
Interested as well
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 21, 2017, 05:38:19 AM
Please notify me if you commit to doing it as I have a buddy wanting to take the class.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Katmai Guy on February 21, 2017, 06:58:00 AM
Interested
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: lewy on February 21, 2017, 07:57:23 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Skagitdrifter on February 21, 2017, 08:31:29 AM

Count me in.  Thanks.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 21, 2017, 11:27:39 AM
I'm interested. Is this the only one for the year or are you going to be doing one on the east side of the state as well? Thanks

This would be the "First" for the season.  WSTA Summer Rendezvous is usually the "First" kick off of trapper training for the season.  We were thinking if there is any interest and it sounds like there might be some interest here  :chuckle:  so I will be talking with Ed and we will see what we can do.

If there are any more of you that are interested keep um coming here so we know.
JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Josh_D. on February 21, 2017, 01:57:55 PM
Im following this post because I need to get my uncle trapper certified.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Carl on February 21, 2017, 02:15:48 PM
I'm interested.  :hello:

Carl
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: outdooraddict on February 21, 2017, 08:49:25 PM
Can you guys do one on the east side
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: pnwmtnmn on February 21, 2017, 09:33:59 PM
Yes, we can do one on the eastside. We ALWAYS have one in Cashmere at the Annual rendezvous. We can do others if we have enough people.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: NWCoho on February 22, 2017, 08:02:40 PM
my son and i are Interested
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Hilltophustler on February 23, 2017, 07:56:57 AM
Interested
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: MADMAX on February 23, 2017, 08:24:12 AM
Where on the westside would the class be located ?
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 23, 2017, 10:33:59 AM
Where on the westside would the class be located ?

If we can arrange the room most likely Cabela's in Marysville.
JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 26, 2017, 04:23:32 PM
Can you guys do one on the east side

I just talked with Bernie Nelson (Eastside Trapper Training Instructor) and he said that he is putting one on March 11th.
I think he said that he is going to hold it in Idaho.  Check with him maybe he is putting it on in Coeur d” Alene, I didn't ask where he use holding it.

For the rest of you that are interested, it looks like we will be holding ours (Ed's and mine) in April.
Stay tune we will give you the date later.
JC   :hello:

 
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Ddouble on February 26, 2017, 05:29:52 PM
Can you guys do one on the east side

I just talked with Bernie Nelson (Eastside Trapper Training Instructor) and he said that he is putting one on March 11th.
I think he said that he is going to hold it in Idaho.  Check with him maybe he is putting it on in Coeur d” Alene, I didn't ask where he use holding it.

For the rest of you that are interested, it looks like we will be holding ours (Ed's and mine) in April.
Stay tune we will give you the date later.
JC   :hello:
Is it likely to be early or late April?
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 26, 2017, 06:26:33 PM

 :dunno:  :dunno: We're working on setting it up,  :dunno: place, time so I'll let you know as soon as I can

JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on February 27, 2017, 10:10:54 PM

Hi Guys
I talked with Cabela's today, it looks like it might be third or forth Saturday or Sunday weekends of April.
Ed and I are going to talk and see if we can find a different place for maybe the end of March. "OR"
Would the end of April be okay with you guys?

I need all of you that are interested in attending a class to drop me a PM with your name, address and phone number so I can contact you with the date and place.
JC   :hello:



Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: CLARKTAR on February 28, 2017, 07:09:17 AM
April is good for me

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Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: bigjohn98591 on February 28, 2017, 07:17:08 AM
I would like to get my trapper cert, but Marysville is a bit to far for me to travel and April is booked solid for me. Do you know if there are any classes planed for say the Olympia area?

Thanks
John
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: dc on February 28, 2017, 08:05:08 AM
I took the trapping class probably 40 yrs ago.  I'm guessing that a call to the WDFG and can get a copy of my card.  I have not seen it in many yrs. but will need one if I move on with my plan to start trapping.  Grew up trapping with my dad, and as  I get older find myself thinking about catching critters like my dad did but with cage traps.  Catching a cat with a cage sounds like a hoot to me.  Not sure if this will happen, as I don't seem to have time for all the things I like to do now. 
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Humptulips on February 28, 2017, 09:34:20 AM
I would like to get my trapper cert, but Marysville is a bit to far for me to travel and April is booked solid for me. Do you know if there are any classes planed for say the Olympia area?

Thanks
John

There will be a class in the Olympia area but it will likely be late in the year.

I took the trapping class probably 40 yrs ago.  I'm guessing that a call to the WDFG and can get a copy of my card.  I have not seen it in many yrs. but will need one if I move on with my plan to start trapping.  Grew up trapping with my dad, and as  I get older find myself thinking about catching critters like my dad did but with cage traps.  Catching a cat with a cage sounds like a hoot to me.  Not sure if this will happen, as I don't seem to have time for all the things I like to do now. 

If you have ever taken the class or had a WA trappers license your name should be in the system. You do not need the card. When you buy the license the system will approve you based on WDFW records.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: JakeLand on February 28, 2017, 05:33:53 PM
I took the trapping class probably 40 yrs ago.  I'm guessing that a call to the WDFG and can get a copy of my card.  I have not seen it in many yrs. but will need one if I move on with my plan to start trapping.  Grew up trapping with my dad, and as  I get older find myself thinking about catching critters like my dad did but with cage traps.  Catching a cat with a cage sounds like a hoot to me.  Not sure if this will happen, as I don't seem to have time for all the things I like to do now.

Of all things I do and some on here know I don't stop!  Trapping cats and pine marten are my favorite !! I do believe that once you catch either one of the two you're hooked plain and simple! It definitely is not the same as laying a trap line out of true steel but what's cool with the cages is if the cat or marten is not nice furred or young or a female ( I release all females ) you can open the door and they are no worse for the wear
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on March 04, 2017, 11:14:29 AM


UPDATE   :IBCOOL:

Okay guys I think we have a tentative date for the 22nd of April ~ "Westside"
Also for you East Siders, Contact Berrie Nelson he is also going to be having a class on the 22nd too.

So all that are interested Fur Trappers and WCO's put that date on your calendar.
I will get a hold of all of you that posted interested here.
JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Ddouble on March 04, 2017, 01:11:06 PM
I'm out that's the only weekend in April I can't do as it's the Freedom Has a Face Historical Shoot out at Bull Hill Training Ranch.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on March 04, 2017, 07:30:27 PM
I would like to get my trapper cert, but Marysville is a bit to far for me to travel and April is booked solid for me. Do you know if there are any classes planed for say the Olympia area?

Thanks
John

I'm out that's the only weekend in April I can't do as it's the Freedom Has a Face Historical Shoot out at Bull Hill Training Ranch.

Next trapper training class most likely won't be until August 12th at our Annual WSTA Trappers Rendezvous in Cashmere.
Than either October or November and the last one in December.
If you can't make this spring class see you in Cashmere on the 12th.
JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Hilltophustler on March 06, 2017, 08:20:43 AM
Im in for April 22nd :tup:..Tulalip Cabelas correct?
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: jkononen on March 07, 2017, 07:29:43 AM
Very interested!
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Carp Commander on March 07, 2017, 01:00:38 PM
I am in the process of scheduling one in the Tri-Cities area. I am scouting potential locations and will keep everyone posted.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on March 07, 2017, 06:32:47 PM

 
:IBCOOL:  Okay the "Date" is locked in   :IBCOOL:

First Trapper Training Class for the season will be held on April 22, 2017
PlaceCabela's Store ~ Marysville Washington ~ Meeting room
We can take up to 40 people in that room

Time:  Doors open at 10:00 class starts at: 10:30 am ~ to ..... ??

Bring yourself, pencil a pen and a note pad
There is a 45 question test at the end of the coarse.


Sign up with me Now.  Send me a PM with your information, name, address, phone number
I have put in an order for some manuals, but need correct number of how many are going to take the class to make sure we have enough for everyone.

Looking forward to putting on this class and seeing all of you.
JC   :hello:

Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on March 20, 2017, 09:36:37 AM

Class is filling up nicely.  Still have room.
If any of you work for a WCO Business let your Boss so if they need anyone to take this first part of becoming a WCO have them contact me.
JC, CWCP     :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: bronczilla on March 21, 2017, 11:22:26 AM
Wife and I are interested :tup:
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: lewy on March 21, 2017, 11:47:05 AM
How long is the class roughly? thanks!
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on March 21, 2017, 03:11:36 PM
Wife and I are interested :tup:

Okay, drop me a PM with your names, address, phone # and email


How long is the class roughly? thanks!

Class is about between four and five hours long / short
Drop me a PM
JC   :hello:






Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on April 10, 2017, 09:11:06 PM

 
:IBCOOL:  Okay the "Date" is locked in   :IBCOOL:

First Trapper Training Class for the season will be held on April 22, 2017
PlaceCabela's Store ~ Marysville Washington ~ Meeting room
We can take up to 40 people in that room

Time:  Doors open at 10:00 class starts at: 10:30 am ~ to ..... ??

Bring yourself, pencil a pen and a note pad
There is a 45 question test at the end of the coarse.


Sign up with me Now.  Send me a PM with your information, name, address, phone number
I have put in an order for some manuals, but need correct number of how many are going to take the class to make sure we have enough for everyone.

Looking forward to putting on this class and seeing all of you.
JC   :hello:



We still have room if anybody else wants to get in on the first class
JC   :hello:




Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: dan11011 on April 10, 2017, 09:16:50 PM
If only it was in May, I would try and make it
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on April 10, 2017, 09:29:09 PM

April / May ........ whats a day or two difference  :yike:
JC   :hello:




 
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on April 20, 2017, 05:02:22 PM

Hi Gays & Gals   :hello:
Class is all set to go so Ed and I will see you up at Cabela's Saturday Morning.  Class starts at 10:30 am

Their address is:
9810 Quil Cecla BLVD
Tulalip, WA.  98271


I believe the exit off of I-5 is exit 200
See you all there.
JC   :hello:


Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: jkononen on April 21, 2017, 06:47:34 AM
Where's the conference room at inside the Cabela's?
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: fatslinger on April 21, 2017, 09:42:41 AM
Have a great class!
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 21, 2017, 07:52:37 PM
My understanding is that the class is a go tomorrow on the east side. I am trying to figure out just how much I need to bring to pay for the books and the test and what nots.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on April 21, 2017, 08:38:15 PM
My understanding is that the class is a go tomorrow on the east side. I am trying to figure out just how much I need to bring to pay for the books and the test and what nots.

$ 00.00   The class is FREE
Just bring a pencil, pen and a note book

But we would like if you would join the Washington State Trappers Association,don't have to .  Cost for that is:  $30.00
See you there.
JC   :hello:

Where's the conference room at inside the Cabela's?

Walk in the front door and turn left head down toward the restaurant the room is on the left just before the restaurant.
Look for out Banner outside of the room
See you there.
JC   :hello:


Have a great class!

Thanks ............ hope toooooo ............. We have 24-25 signed up   :yike:
JC   :hello:






Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Trapper John on April 23, 2017, 09:00:31 AM

I want to say it was mine and Ed's pleasure meeting you guys and gals yesterday.   :hello: :hello:
Class went very well.  I had 26 people signed up and 22 showed up with 20 taking the class / test.
All past so we have another 20 fur trappers out in the field this coming season.   :tup: :IBCOOL:

Ed told me first thing in the morning that there was an accident out on I-5 that shut down both sides of I-5 north and south bond up in North Seattle area.
They hit some power lines and the lines went across both lanes.  The nightly news said that they won't have the lines up and power back on until today (Sunday) sometime.
Ed and I thought that the class might be small because of the accident but it turned out great.
When the class was over (3 1/2 hours later) the south bond lane of I-5 up in Marysville was at an almost stop, some 20+ miles away. 

Anyway Ed and I are glad you folks made it and it was our pleasure teaching you and handing you your trapping certificate. Congratulation
I hope some of you come and join WSTA and we will see you at this summers Rendezvous.
JC   :hello:
 

Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 23, 2017, 09:26:16 AM
Attended the class on the east side.  :tup:
Bernie was very informative and a great wealth of information. Would recommend it to folks even if they choose not to trap.
Title: Re: "Spring" Trapper Training Classes
Post by: Hilltophustler on April 24, 2017, 08:16:58 AM
Thanks again to John and Ed for putting on the class.  :tup:
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