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FTA Trappers College
Fur Takers of America

FTA Trappers College

Next Trappers College Class - September 8-14, 2024

The FTA Trappers College


FTA Trapper's College is the only one of its kind in the world. The college provides six days of in the field, hands-on training with some of the best trappers in the world serving as instructors.

The field experience is backed up with classroom instruction to provide the most extensive training for both beginners and experts. Class placement is based on your level of experience and needs.

Some of the topics covered include:
• Professional Trapping Techniques
• Bait/Lure Application & Use
• Public Relations & Trapping
• Furbearer Management
• Trap & Snare Placement in detail
• Topographic Maps & GPS Technology
• New Trap Types & Techniques
• Trapline Troubleshooting
• Avoiding Non-Targets
• Skinning, Handling, Grading & Marketing Fur
• Wildlife Diseases & Human Risks
• Trap Modification & Repair
• Building Snares
• Water & Dry Land Trapping
• Wildlife Biology: Behavior & Habits
• And More
Scholarships
Depending on finances, it's possible to receive a partial scholarship for tuition to FTA Trapper CollegeLearn More.

2024 Class Details

FTA College Brochure
The 2024 class will be held September 8-14, 2024 in Wolcottville, Indiana.
Cost is $1,850 which includes tuition, room, board and meals. Travel costs not included.
Enrollment is limited to 60 students - classes fill up quickly so register today for 2024!

Class Registration Form - Our form is now fillable online. Please contact the college for class availability before you complete the form, print, sign, and mail. View and Complete Form

Read More About Trappers College
2017 FTA College Report
Click on the excerpt (above) of the November 2017 Fur Taker Magazine to read our 8-page article about the 2017 FTA Trapper's College. -- plenty of photos are included!
Trappers College Biologist Program

Fur Takers of America will allow three(3) FTA Chapters/Affiliates each year to send one(1) State furbearer biologist(or other State wildlife biologist) and two(2) furbearer professionals (biologists, furbearer researchers, Trapper Education Coordinators, etc.) to the FTA Trappers College.

In order to be considered for this program Chapter/Affiliate will need to fill out an application and send it to the FTA Trappers College by May 31, of the year being considered.

All applications will be reviewed and three (3) Chapter/Affiliate participants will be chosen by vote at the annual Governing Board meeting, which will be held at the June FTA convention.

Chapter/Affiliate cost for the College will be half of the prevailing tuition and the FTA will cover the other half of the cost. Transportation is not included.

A brochure with information about the College as well as an application is available upon request from the FTA Trappers College. View Application

Contact:FTA Trappers College, Cristina M. Jones Business Executive Fur Takers of America  P.O. Box 6, Oxford, NJ 07863, Phone: (908) 982-8753 email: ftatrapperscollege@gmail.com



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