Post by: KFhunter on October 26, 2013, 12:29:49 PM
Wait another week?
Guess I should clarify, I took the class a week ago and got my card right away so I know WDFW was sent their information they need right away too.
I assume someone at WDFW still needs to input my stuff then the website will populate my available options?
Post by: Smossy on October 26, 2013, 12:36:54 PM
I don't see the trappers license option on the WDFW online website, I see fur dealers/taxidermy options but not trappers license.How was it? Me and the lady take the class in December.
Wait another week?
Guess I should clarify, I took the class a week ago and got my card right away so I know WDFW was sent their information they need right away too.
I assume someone at WDFW still needs to input my stuff then the website will populate my available options?
Post by: lokidog on October 26, 2013, 12:59:30 PM
Good luck.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html)
Post by: KFhunter on October 26, 2013, 01:12:45 PM
You cannot get your first license online, you have to go to an agent. They probably mentioned that in class, but there was lots of info I'm sure.
Good luck.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html)
I was told I could get it online at the class.
Post by: KFhunter on October 26, 2013, 01:17:10 PM
I don't see the trappers license option on the WDFW online website, I see fur dealers/taxidermy options but not trappers license.How was it? Me and the lady take the class in December.
Wait another week?
Guess I should clarify, I took the class a week ago and got my card right away so I know WDFW was sent their information they need right away too.
I assume someone at WDFW still needs to input my stuff then the website will populate my available options?
The class is entirely dependent on the trainer/instructor for what you get out of it.
We had our class at the home of the instructor and spent a lot of time in the fur shed. :tup:
So really, it's impossible to answer that question unless we used the same instructor.
I would suggest you get to know your instructor as well as possible, or another accomplished trapper friend. Especially for the fur handling aspects.
Post by: lokidog on October 26, 2013, 01:18:21 PM
You cannot get your first license online, you have to go to an agent. They probably mentioned that in class, but there was lots of info I'm sure.
Good luck.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,136122.0.html)
I was told I could get it online at the class.
Well, maybe not..... ;)
Post by: KFhunter on October 26, 2013, 01:19:52 PM
Post by: TheNoob on October 26, 2013, 02:34:15 PM
Post by: Humptulips on October 26, 2013, 05:42:28 PM
My advise: Go to a dealer. They might have to call Olympia for a first time license but I would bet they can fix you up without you haveing to call Olympia.
Post by: ouchfoss on October 26, 2013, 07:04:38 PM
There have been problems with the online license not just for first timers. I've complained and they said "Thank You for letting us know and we'll get that fixed right away" This was a year ago, more complaints, same result.:yeah:
My advise: Go to a dealer. They might have to call Olympia for a first time license but I would bet they can fix you up without you haveing to call Olympia.
That is what happened to me last year. Just have the dealer call WDFW.
Post by: KFhunter on November 10, 2013, 10:21:05 PM
I waited several weeks after taking my class before trying to buy the license at a vendor (BigR).
So I go to the BigR and they have no idea how to sell me a license, so after some head scratching they call Olympia.
Turns out Olympia did not key in my trapper number or make that option available to the vendors. So I had to give the vendor my trapper card number the instructor mailed to me and then they input the information and I was able to buy the license.
Now that I'm in the system I can buy online next time :tup: