Post by sam on Sept 6, 2011 14:26:58 GMT -5
[DNR] Free trapping course at Salamonie Lake, Oct. 8, 9
Start Date: 9/6/2011
End Date: 9/6/2011
Entry Description
Salamonie Lake and Indiana State Trappers Association (ISTA) will host a free trappers education course on Oct. 8 and 9, at the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center.
The program starts on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. Participants will learn about trapping issues, ethics and regulations.
Trappers will get a chance to set traps and accompany an instructor on the trap line, and set traps under close supervision of the instructor. Traps will be left overnight and checked the next day.
Free camping is available for all course attendees at the Lost Bridge West Youth Campground near the interpretive center.
On Sunday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m., trappers will accompany trapping instructors to check traps and handle the fur of animals caught. After the traps are checked, furbearers that are caught will be used in skinning and fleshing demonstrations by ISTA instructors.
Participants will not need a trapping license to attend this program. Property entrance fees will be waived for all participants.
Trappers may want to bring waterproof boots or hip waders to wear and will need to dress for the weather. Trappers must attend both day sessions of the course to receive the DNR Trapper Education Certification. Lunch will be provided both days.
Those interested need to register by Sept. 25. To register and for more information, call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center at (260) 468-2127.
Contact Information:
Name: Justin Harrington
Phone: (260) 468-2125
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
Education & Training
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
Start Date: 9/6/2011
End Date: 9/6/2011
Entry Description
Salamonie Lake and Indiana State Trappers Association (ISTA) will host a free trappers education course on Oct. 8 and 9, at the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center.
The program starts on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. Participants will learn about trapping issues, ethics and regulations.
Trappers will get a chance to set traps and accompany an instructor on the trap line, and set traps under close supervision of the instructor. Traps will be left overnight and checked the next day.
Free camping is available for all course attendees at the Lost Bridge West Youth Campground near the interpretive center.
On Sunday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m., trappers will accompany trapping instructors to check traps and handle the fur of animals caught. After the traps are checked, furbearers that are caught will be used in skinning and fleshing demonstrations by ISTA instructors.
Participants will not need a trapping license to attend this program. Property entrance fees will be waived for all participants.
Trappers may want to bring waterproof boots or hip waders to wear and will need to dress for the weather. Trappers must attend both day sessions of the course to receive the DNR Trapper Education Certification. Lunch will be provided both days.
Those interested need to register by Sept. 25. To register and for more information, call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Center at (260) 468-2127.
Contact Information:
Name: Justin Harrington
Phone: (260) 468-2125
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
Education & Training
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of