Trapper Ed Certification

Trapper education is required for those who have not held an Idaho trapping license prior to July 2011. Trappers who show proof of having held a trapping license from Idaho prior to 2011 are exempt.

Anyone who intends to trap wolves must attend both trapper ed and a separate wolf trapper education course prior to purchasing wolf trapping tags.

These courses are in-person and cover trapping laws, ethical trapping, avoiding non-target catch, safety and basic trapping methods. Wolf trapper education covers wolf trapping regulations, ethics and trapping methods.

Trapper Ed Certification
$9.75

Taught by experienced, certified volunteer trapper instructors in a classroom setting.
Interactive, hands-on training.
Curriculum covers trapping laws, ethical trapping, avoiding non-target catches, safety, and basic trapping methods.
Length of time: 8 hours

Wolf Trapper Ed Certification
$9.75

Taught by certified wolf trapper instructors in a classroom setting.
Interactive training
Curriculum includes wolf management, wolf trapping regulations and ethics, wolf habits and behavior, rigging and setting traps and snares, avoiding non-target captures, proper pelt care, and reporting requirements.
Length of time: 6 hours