Louisiana Fur: Online Trappers Course

This is a free level 1 trappers course. Although all Louisiana fur trapper education is voluntary, those who wish to participate in the Department's hands-on workshops are encouraged to complete this online course first. This course is designed to allow each student to work at their own pace and at their convenience.

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Upcoming Outreach Events

January 11-12: Fur and Wildlife Festival in Cameron

Trapping Workshops

To register for one of these free workshops, contact Jennifer at ​JHogue-Manuel@wlf.la.gov

Monroe Field Office: October 20, 2018
​Sherburne WMA: November 3, 2018 
Woodworth Education Center: November 10, 2018
Peason Ridge WMA: December 1, 2018
Vermilionville Historic Village: December 8, 2018 
Rockefeller Refuge: January 19, 2019 
Dewey Wills WMA: February 9, 2019 
Pearl River WMA​: February 16, 2019

Goals Designated by Louisiana Revised Statute 56:266

1. To educate the public regarding the need for trapping as a sound wildlife management tool and regarding the logic of managing furbearing species as renewable resources.
   
2. To identify the current consumers of Louisiana furs.
3. To identify present and potential Louisiana fur marketing problems, obstacles, and related significant issues.
4. To strengthen existing markets and develop new markets and marketing strategies for raw and finished Louisiana fur products.
5. To develop and implement an international advertising campaign to promote the utilization of raw and finished Louisiana fur products.
6. To examine, evaluate, and make recommendations concerning any aspect of the fur industry including habitat management, harvest, and marketing which will enhance the future of the industry and perpetuate the conservation of these species.