Who Must Have a Certificate of Trapper Education?
Effective August 1, 2007 any person who is trapping or attempting to trap furbearers (muskrat, beaver, raccoon, red and gray fox, opossum, mink, skunk, river otter, fisher, long-tailed weasel, and coyote) under the authority of a Furbearer Permit must first obtain a Certificate of Trapper Education from the Department unless the person held a Furbearer Permit during the 2006-2007 trapping season (prior to August 1, 2007).
How Can I Obtain a Certificate of Trapper Education?
The first thing you must do is obtain a Maryland Trapper Education Student Manual and Maryland Trapper Education Workbook. You can download both documents from this site. You must print the workbook and you can work with the textbook on your computer if you do not want to print the whole manual.
If you do not want to download
the documents, you can request copies from the Maryland Natural Resources Police
Safety Education Office at 410-643-8502. Or Email:
rford@dnr.state.md.us
The
next step is to complete the workbook. You must complete the workbook before attending the testing session.
You will be required to
present the workbook to the instructor at the course or proctor at the
test.
You have two options to complete the course. If you feel that you know the subject matter,
you may contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police Safety Education Office to
schedule a test out (410-643- 8502). If you wish to have classroom instruction
and demonstrations, you can take a course listed below which is followed by the test.
Trapper Testing Dates
|
COUNTY |
LOCATION |
CLASS DATE |
FEE |
STARTING TIME |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
| Harford |
Harford Co. Public Library 3722 Norrisville Rd. Jarrettville, Md. 21084 |
October 27, 2012 | n/c | 10:30 a.m. | gaetza@gmail.com |
| Somerset |
Wink’s Sporting Goods 12122 Carol Lane, Princess Anne, MD |
Oct. 21, 2012 | None | 10:00 a.m. |
Send an email to Rmorris@dnr.state.md.us Include : Student’s name, age & phone number |
FAQ's
What is the passing grade on the test?
The passing grade is 70%
If I fail the test can I take it
again that day?
If you are testing out without taking the course and
fail, you must reschedule to take the test another day. At the discretion of
the instructor, the teaching team may work with those students who take the
course but have difficulty passing the written test to determine if the
student has mastered the material.
Will I be told what questions I
missed?
No, you will be advised of your score only.
May I
keep the workbook?
Yes, the workbook is yours to keep.
How
much does the course cost?
The course may cost up to $10 to cover
instructor out of pocket expenses. There is no charge for
testing.
Can someone read the test to me?
If you take the
course, an instructor will read the test to any students that request it. If
you choose testing without the course, there is no reading assistance
provided.
Download Textbook and Workbook
Maryland
Trapper Education Student Manual
(.PDF Document - Opens with Acrobat
Reader)
Maryland
Trapper Education Workbook
(.PDF Document - Opens with Acrobat Reader)
![[Acrobat Reader]](../../art/getacro.gif){kind=small}
To get your free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, click on the button above and you will be on your way. The Acrobat Reader is one of the most popular cross-platform viewers available on the net today. Follow the instructions on the Adobe site to download the software.
If you have additional questions about the Trapper Education Program, Please call 1-877-620-8DNR. When answered press 9 then enter extension 8540 or Email: trapper_education@dnr.state.md.us
Testing Schedule
Contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police Safety Education Office to schedule a test out exam. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Call 410-643-8502. After hours, leave a message. A Hunter Education Regional Coordinator will contact you regarding scheduling an exam.
You must bring your completed Trapper Education Course Workbook and a photo ID with you to the test.
NRP Home
DNR Home