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"Idaho’s new mandatory trapper education law takes effect July 2018

Beginning on July 1, 2018, every trapper who purchased their first trapping license after June 30, 2011 will be required to attend. and pass a mandatory trapper education course before they can purchase an Idaho trapping license."

Well Grandpa, who supported and passed this anti-trapping law? Was it democrats?

Trapping Education is no more anti-trapping than Hunter Education programs are anti-hunting. It helps preserve our sports from extinction. The Trapper Education program was highly approved and supported by the Idaho Trappers Association. Thankfully, we have a great State Trapping Association. If It wasn’t for them and the Trapping Education Program, trapping would go the way of the Dodo Bird in Idaho like it did in other Western States. Most people taking the program now have never trapped and after they finish the program many of the participants give the program high remarks and say how they learned a lot. Maybe you ought to take the course, you might learn something.

PS The course also introduces new people to trapping and many say they wouldn’t have tried trapping if they didn’t take the course.

You have convinced me. I'm surprised that Idaho didn't provide this pro- trapping regulation 25 years ago.

Personally I don’t find Mandatory Trappers Ed as anti trapping. Be more aligned with preservation of trapping !

other than you cant find a class without traveling hundred miles or more....not enough teachers, kids will just not trap because to big of a pain to complete class. if you think gov or more regulations is a good thing you are alining yourself with democrat views. i would rather see less restictions on what we do!

[quote=James]If you'd be clearer and name names, we would avoid this kind of confusion. Seems cowardly to hide behind generalities. Jim

doulbe edge sword i guess and i am sure the classes are informative,glad you was abale to get your grandson involved hippie thats great. but if i had to rely on my dad or grandpa to take me to class it would have never happened.. if i would have waited to take the class when i was old enough to drive i dont think it would have happened either as my intrestes had changed. i started trapping on my bicycle for rats and my dad was not impressed but an oldtimer in town gave me 25 cents a rat on the carcass and helped me out with traps. how many kids do we lose because of restictions? classes?alot i think look at your conventions, fur sales,trappers in the field ect ...not many young people anymore at these events or activities i think if you dont start trapping at a young age your not likely to get invoved.... idaho classes are few and far between

Right now there are 14 classes being offered in Idaho January to March. How many do you want?

other than you cant find a class without traveling hundred miles or more....not enough teachers, kids will just not trap because to big of a pain to complete class. if you think gov or more regulations is a good thing you are alining yourself with democrat views. i would rather see less restictions on what we do!

Wallfur, although we disagree I respect your opinion. However, it will never go back to having no Trapper Education classes due to the good results the program is producing. There is always a need for experienced trapper and leaders for instructors. Perhaps, you may want to contribute and apply to be an instructor to fill in the void in your area.

Right now there are 14 classes being offered in Idaho January to March. How many do you want?