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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Louisiana Trapper Education

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Trappers and Alligator Hunters Association will offer five free trapping workshops during the 2019-2020 trapping season.​
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1. November 23: Minden Field Office 
2. December 7: Waddill Education Center (Baton Rouge) 
3. January 18: Vermilionville (Lafayette)  
4. February 1: Woodworth Education Center ​
5. February 15: Monroe Field Office 

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Although there is no cost to attend the workshops, registration is required. You can register by contacting Tanya Sturman at tsturman@wlf.la.gov or calling 318-487-5885 ext 3420.
 

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.