Trapping was a widespread activity in the early days of North American settlement. The youth trapper education workshop is an outreach program that gives students and parents the opportunity to experience and learn an outdoor skill that helped to settle this country. The workshops pass on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information about furbearers and furbearer management, and allows students to learn the proper techniques that include the use of trapping as a sound wildlife management tool.
This program is administered by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division with assistance from cooperators such as the Alabama Trappers and Predator Control Association, and Safari Club International.
Basic Youth Workshop Information
- Youth workshops are recommended for ages 7 and up.
- Youth ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult (limited to 2 youth/adult). Youth over 16 are not required to have an adult present but it is recommended.
- Class size is limited to 25 students per workshop.
- A registration fee is required.
Basic Adult Workshop Information
- Class size is limited to 25 students per workshop.
- A registration fee is required.
Sample Workshop Agenda
- Saturday morning: Classroom instruction on the history of trapping, responsibilities of trappers and instruction on different types of traps, preparing baits and lures
- Saturday afternoon: Students set trap lines with their mentors
- Sunday morning: Students and mentors check traps and collect animals. Instruction on how to prepare furs for market.
For questions, contact: Mike Sievering 205-340-1183
Registration is now open.
Workshop registration is:
- First come first serve
- The adult registers for the youth(s) attending (maximum of 2 youths/adult)
