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List of Trapping Education courses by County
WHAT IS IT?
The Illinois Trapper Education Course consists of a
minimum eight hours of instruction. These courses cover the basics
in equipment and trapping techniques, trap and pelt preparation,
wildlife and furbearer management, reporting requirements, trapper
ethics, game identification and state regulations.
Persons completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully
completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois
Certificate of Competency and a graduate patch.
WHO MUST TAKE THE COURSE?
On January 5, 1985, a State law was passed requiring that no person
under eighteen years of age may be issued a trapping license unless:
*they present a valid Trapper Education Certificate of Competency
issued by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Education.
*or they present evidence that he or she has held a trapping license
issued by the State of Illinois or another state in a prior year.
Courses are sponsored by various conservation clubs, park districts,
public service organizations and other interest groups.
WHY TAKE A TRAPPER EDUCATION COURSE?
This course is designed to teach new or inexperienced trappers
the most ethical and humane procedures for trapping Illinois furbearers.
In addition to basic techniques, it is also important that the trapper
understand the unique role that trapping has played in the history
of our state and nation. We believe that the trappers create a good
image only by being responsible and ethical users of our fur resources.
Trappers should also understand the principles of wildlife management
and should cooperate with landowners, other sportsmen and mangers
of the publics' natural resources. This course, taught by certified
instructors, is designed to provide a solid beginning to your trapping
education - an education that will continue every day you are on
your trapline.
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