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Title: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: marella31 on March 03, 2013, 12:40:47 PM

Hello,
I was wondering if you can trap anywhere or if WDFW gives you a certain area?

Also, after you have pelts, where do you sell them to?

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: pnwmtnmn on March 03, 2013, 01:17:42 PM

You can trap any public land you wich to. private land takes permission.

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: marella31 on March 03, 2013, 03:14:08 PM

once i trap an animal, how do i sell the fur?

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: Bigshooter on March 03, 2013, 03:29:33 PM

After you flesh it, stretch it and dry it.  Talk to Trapperguy22 on here.  He is a recieving agent for NAFA.

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: Humptulips on March 03, 2013, 07:01:12 PM

In the Trapper Ed manual WSTA produces there is a real good book on pelt preperation and a list of WA fur buyers and receiving agents for the international auction houses. WDFW online version doesn't include that. That is why we encourage people to pay for our manual. It is so much better then the online version.

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: B-Nut on March 03, 2013, 07:05:05 PM

Where can we purchase one of these manuals and will there be any trapper ED classes coming up?

Title: Re: Trapping for a newbie
Post by: dbfalls on March 03, 2013, 08:23:04 PM

   This the imformation from the WSTA home page. Trapper Education Classes- Schedule & Information

 All first-time Washington trappers, regardless of age, are required to successfully complete Trapper Education training or successfully challenge the written examination process. The Washington State Trapper's Association sponsors one course each year at our Summer Rendezvous (date below). Location and time varies from year to year.

 Other classes are scheduled as interest dictates. Please contact George Brady at (509)923-2326 or contact person listed at the bottom of the page to register for the next class.

Trappers Education Home Study Option
 We think students will get more out of a class but the home study option is available. You can get a manual by contacting George Brady at (509)923-2326. The cost is $15. You may contact one of our Course Instructors that are nearest you to make arrangements to challenge the written examination process.

 Washington State Trappers Association is offering a half price membership for anyone taking the Trapper Training class.