Trapper Education Course
Natural Resources and Energy Development
Overview
All trappers born on or after Jan.1, 1981, and all first-time trappers acquiring a Fur Harvester's Licence must first complete a Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course and Trapper Education course.
Eligibility
Must be at least 10 years of age.
Description
Individuals acquiring a Minor Fur Harvester's Licence do not require a Trapper Education course. Minor fur harvesters are not permitted to carry a firearm unless they are 12 years of age, have passed the Firearm Safety / Hunter Education course, and are accompanied by a person 19 years of age or older who has an appropriate firearms licence. The course consists of a minimum of 17 hours of instruction time and is normally taught in evening sessions plus a Saturday and Sunday. In some cases, the classroom course is followed by an optional field day.
Topics are:
• History of trapping
• Fur harvesting and wildlife management
• Wildlife diseases
• Trapper's ethics and responsibilities
• Safety and survival
• Preparing to trap
• Fur harvesting regulations
• Trapping tactics
• Carcass disposal, fur storage, marketing and shipping
• Future of fur harvesting
For course schedules and registration information please contact your closest District Office or visit the Upcoming Conservation Education Courses in the Related Links section.
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
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| Course Fee (10-16 years) | 0.00 | 2024-01-01 | |
| Course Fee (17 years and older) | 65.00 | 2003-08-23 | |
| Trapper Education Manual | 10.00 | 2003-08-23 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
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South Tetagouche
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Florenceville-Bristol
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