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Other Activities => Trapping => Topic started by: Ducknut97 on September 09, 2012, 03:38:42 PM

Title: Trapping Class
Post by: Ducknut97 on September 09, 2012, 03:38:42 PM: Where can I find a Trappers education class? I have looked on the wdfw site and I can't find any. I live in Olympia around here would be nice, thanks for input.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: fatslinger on September 09, 2012, 04:24:29 PM: Good timing on your question. Bruce and I spoke this weekend about holding a class in Olympia. We haven't decided what day but are working on it. Info will be posted here and at WAtrappers.com.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Sportfury on September 09, 2012, 04:53:08 PM: Keep us updated. My son and I would be interested.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: 3nails on September 09, 2012, 05:02:31 PM: Is this for WCO? Unless things changed don't you just take the test for recreational? My 14 yr old wants to get his license this year so I'm interested also.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: trapperguy22 on September 09, 2012, 05:34:21 PM: This wound not be for wco, you need to take that through the state. Karen let me know when you do it I would love to help out.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: 3nails on September 09, 2012, 05:43:03 PM: Quote from: trapperguy22 on September 09, 2012, 05:34:21 PM
This wound not be for wco, you need to take that through the state. Karen let me know when you do it I would love to help out.
So you need to take a class now for recreational? Or is this just a voluntary thing?
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Pinetar on September 09, 2012, 06:03:05 PM: I don't know anything about trapping regulations but my 16yr old son wants to start trapping Bobcats this winter. Would this be the class that he would need to take, to legally live trap Bobcats? How many days is the class and is it on weekends? Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Ducknut97 on September 09, 2012, 06:11:25 PM: Yeah I'm just 15 and I don't know much about trapping, would this be what I need for just trapping here and there on state public land? And what does wco stand for?
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: bugs n bones on September 09, 2012, 06:25:36 PM: WCO wildlife control operator yes a class with wdfw must be taken to obtain this license, and yes you just take a class to get a recreational trapping license. Although I encourage young trappers to try and locate a wise old trapper and beg like hell to go out with him and learn everything you can. There is no better education than experience :tup:
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Ducknut97 on September 09, 2012, 07:43:03 PM: Thanks hatchetjack I appreciate it, now hopefully I can just find a class soon.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Humptulips on September 09, 2012, 08:21:13 PM: Any one that is interested in taking the Trapper Education class so that they can get their Trapping License needs to call George Brady (509)322-6844 . He is the coordinator for the entire program. Call him, he'll put you on the list and I guarantee you we will get you certified this year if we have to do it one on one.

Very important! We can't make arrangements for you if we don't know who and where you are!!!!!!
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: WSU on October 22, 2012, 03:17:12 PM: Is the class still going to be held in Olympia? I'm located in Olympia and want to start live trapping bobcats.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: K357** on October 22, 2012, 03:45:51 PM: Bump
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: billythekidrock on October 22, 2012, 04:04:37 PM: Quote from: WSU on October 22, 2012, 03:17:12 PM
Is the class still going to be held in Olympia? I'm located in Olympia and want to start live trapping bobcats.

There is a class scheduled for Dec in Tenino. There is a thread for it somewhere.
Title: Re: Trapping Class
Post by: Humptulips on October 22, 2012, 07:05:54 PM: Quote from: billythekidrock on October 22, 2012, 04:04:37 PM
Quote from: WSU on October 22, 2012, 03:17:12 PM
Is the class still going to be held in Olympia? I'm located in Olympia and want to start live trapping bobcats.

There is a class scheduled for Dec in Tenino. There is a thread for it somewhere.

It's stickied to the top of the trapping forum page.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106102.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106102.0.html)