Maine Trapper Education Course Spring 2026 - Dover-Foxcroft, ME 2026

Instructor: Charlie Shaffer (MAINE IFW) A TRAPPER EDUCATION COURSE TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO RESPONSIBLY TRAP FURBEARING ANIMALS AND BEARS IN MAINE. This comprehensive COURSE PROVIDES A FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS UPON WHICH TO BUILD. Topics covered in the 10-hour COURSE INCLUDE TRAPPING ETHICS, proper trapping equipment, responsible trap setting, and the importance of sound wildlife management practices. MAINE’s Trapping EDUCATION COURSES ARE CONSIDERED HOME STUDY COURSES. Participants must complete the online module OR the workbook AND attend the in-person COURSE WHICH INCLUDES A SHORT, written exam to successfully complete the COURSE. Upon successful completion you will receive your MAINE TRAPPER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION CARD. Charlie Shaffer is the Regional Recreational Coordinator for the MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & Wildlife. Registration deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026. Students must register by this date so they can receive and complete either the online module or the workbook before attending the in person class. Once registered, students will be contacted with instructions. At the end of the registration, a pop up will appear for something called Active Advantage. This is not part of our program. It does not provide benefits for our students and it does not affect your enrollment in any way. Please click no and complete your registration. If you click yes by mistake, please contact PVAEC as soon as possible so we can help you cancel it.Event reminder LABEL_WCAG March 21, 2026 Saturday Add to calendar Ages 10-108 The Mill 8 Moosehead Lane DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME 04426 View Map Visit website