Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program Course List
Wisconsin's Cooperative Trapper Education Program is administered jointly by the Wisconsin Trappers Association (WTA) [Exit DNR] and the DNR. The WTA is affiliated with the National Trappers Association (NTA) [Exit DNR].
Class Information
Who: Completion of this course is a requirement for people who have not previously purchased a trapping license and who are not
actively engaged in farming. It is recommended that students be at
least ten years old.
When: Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program group classes are offered from March-October. New classes will be posted on this page as they are determined.
Cost: Most class fees are $12.00, however, some classes may be more if meals, lodging, equipment, or facility charges are a part of the class. Please see below for each specific class posted or contact the instructor listed for more information.
Register: Pre-registration is mandatory. Click on the map or scroll down to see a class in your area. Once you find a class, please contact the instructor listed to register.
Questions? Please contact the Statewide Trapper Education Coordinator:
Nicke Shumaker
PO Box 28
Caroline, WI 54928
715-754-2121
Contact the District Coordinators for specific questions about future classes in your area.
Review the 2007 Schedule.
2008 Schedule
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED.
| Trapping Districts | Location | Class Dates | Contact Person | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Crex Meadows | August 16th and 17th | Paul Petersen 715-463-2896 | |
| Spooner Hatchery | August 23rd and 24th (9am-4pm) | Dave/Carol Swanson 715-466-5358 | Cost $12. Bring waders or hip boots and a rain coat if rain is predicted. Lunch will be provided. | |
| Ashland Ag Farm | August 27th and 29th (6-9pm) and August 30th (8-2pm) | Mike Gustafson 715-209-2275 | Cost $12. Pre-registration is required. | |
| Drummond Library | August 27th and 29th (6-9pm) and August 30th (8-2pm) | Todd Naas 715-685-2900 | Pre-registration is required. Cost for the course is $12. | |
| District 2 | Chippewa Falls | February 9th | Dennis Gullickson 715-835-2539 | Pre-registration appreciated |
| Dunn Co. Fish and Game, Menomonie, WI | March 28th and 29th | Dan Prestebak 715-231-6535 | Please pre-register. | |
| Willow River State Park, Hudson | May 16th and 17th | Cory Breunig 651-494-8064 | Cost: $12 | |
| Bloomer Rod & Gun Club | Saturday, August 23 8-4:30 | Trapper Art 715-288-6193 or Dennis Gullickson 715-835-2539 | Bring a sack lunch | |
| Brill Area Sportsman's Club (near Rice Lake) | August 25th and 28th (6-9pm) Field Day to be determined at a later date | Bill Cutsforth 715-234-4315 | ||
| Ladysmith DNR | August 27th - 29th (6-9pm) | Call DNR Station at 715-532-4370 and leave name, address and phone #. | Pre-registration is required. | |
| September 23rd, 24th, and 25th | Mike Sande 715-667-5303 or John Zimmerman 715-667-3248 | |||
| Baldwin | October 11th and 12th | Ken Everson 715-684-4503 or email | Starting time 9:00 a.m. (Saturday) | |
| District 3 | Park Falls | April 3rd (4-9pm), April 4th (4:30 to 9pm) and April 5th (8am to 1pm) | Doug Hilgart 715-762-8304 | |
| Perkinstown | April 4th, 5th, and 6th | 715-785-7595 | ||
| Mercer DNR Ranger Station, Iron County | July 25 (5-9pm), July 26 (9-5) | Bruce Bacon 715-476-7843 or 715-476-0016 | Cost: $12; Bring lunch and field clothes for Saturday. | |
| Sugar Camp Town Hall | August 20th, 21st, 22nd (6-9pm) and 23rd (8am-noon) | Mike Kortenhof 715-272-1358 | ||
| District 4 | Crivitz | Month of April beginning April 1st | Keith Thoreson 715-854-7557 | |
| Antigo High School | April 15,22,29 (6-9pm) April 26 (9-5pm) | Antigo DNR Center: 715-627-4317 | ||
| Tom Stilen's Fur Shed, Hwy 187 Shiocton | May 10th and 11th | Shawn Bazile 715-535-2794 | Pre-registration required: May 5th deadline; Class size limited to 12; Cost $18 - lunch provided; Sunday bring field gear; Age 15 and under require parent or person of legal driving age to accompany. | |
| Abrams | June 28th and 29th (8-4) | Trapper Jack 920-826-7416 | Limited to 24 students | |
| Coleman | August 2nd and 3rd | Richard Clark 920-897-3618 | ||
| Wolf River Town Hall, Langlade County | September 20th and 21st 8am-4:30pm | Duane Fronek at 715-350-1417 or email | Bring hip boots or waders if you have them. | |
| Pella Town Hall, Shawano County | October 18th and 19th (8-4) | Dan and Nicke Shumaker 920-737-2826 or 920-609-2825 | Bring field gear | |
| District 5 | Pietrek's Park | June 7th and 8th | Junior 715-695-3675 or Steve 715-672-4370 | Pietrek's Park is located between Independence and Arcadia, WI. on State Hwy 93. Class will be from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Bring your own lunch. Pre-registration required. Class cost: $12 |
| Pepin | August 23th and 24th | Junior 715-695-3675 or Steve 715-672-4370 | Class time will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, both days. Pre-registration required. Class cost: $12 | |
| Bud's Fur Shed, Trempealeau | September 12th (6 to 8:30pm) and 13th (8am to 4:30pm) | Dave 608-534-6831 or Junior 715-695-3675 | Pre-registration required. Class cost: $12 | |
| District 6 | Lincoln County Sportsmens Club located north of Merrill | May 3rd and 4th | Lee Sillars 715-675-3073 or email | Preregistered by calling. You will be asked to pre-pay (mail) the $12.00 registration fee. Contact Lee for details. | Rudolph Town Hall | April 17th and 18th (6-9pm) and 19th (8pm) | Len Peters 715-421-4405 |
| UWSP Natural Resources Bldg and John Irwin Residence | April 24th (6-9pm UWSP), 25th (6-9pm UWSP) and 26th (8:30-3:30 Irwin Residence) | John Irwin Home 715-341-7596 or Cell 715-346-7386 | Cost: $14 | |
| W5657 County Road N, Mauston | July 18th, 19th and 20th | Dan Carroll 608-847-5538 | Field component - bring outdoor clothes. *Pre-registration required - class size limited to 10 individuals* | |
| Alexander Middle School, Nekoosa | July 21-25 (Monday-Friday) | Kellie Blaser (summer school director) 715-886-8040 or Jim Winkler (instructor) 715-886-3362 | Cost: $17 district residents $22 non-district residents | |
| Sandhill Outdoor Trapper Ed Workshop | September 13th and 14th | Dick Thiel 715-884-6333 or email | Cost: $25 Register by Sept 5th | |
| District 7 | Jim Binder Farm, New London | August 8th, 9th, and 10th | Steve Hoffman 715-258-4778 | Register by July 26th. Limit 25 students |
| Rio Conservation Club | April 26th and 27th | John Farrington 920-296-2425 or email | Limited to 20 students | |
| Winnebago Co. | May 31st (8-4pm) and June 1st (8-4pm) | Steve O'Krueg 920-688-3254 | Cost: $15 Please pre register. Class is limited to 15 students. | |
| Berlin Conservation Club | August 5th, 12th, and 19th | Bob Pribnow at 920-361-9446 or Reggie Vergin at 920-987-5544 | Pre-registration is required. Cost: $12 | |
| Endeavor Park, Endeavor WI | August 27th and 28th (9am-4pm) | Ken Kidrick 608-587-2096 | ||
| Leach Property just south of Poy Sippi (Waushara County) | September 13th and 14th | Steve Hoffman 715-258-4778 | Maximum enrollment is 25; Pre-registration is required. | |
| Pumpkin Sportsmens Center, Dodge Co. | September 15th, 20th, and 21st | Scott Zimmermann 920-927-3420 | ||
| District 8 | Viking Bow and Gun Club/Maribel Sportsmans Club | May 3rd 8am-4pm and May 18 | Dan Cichantek 920-901-9449 or email | Please pre-register. May 3rd location is Viking Bow and Gun Club and the May 18th location is the Maribel Sportsmans Club (District 8 Rondy) |
| Green Bay DNR Station and Maribel Sportsmen Club | May 13th (6-9pm), 15th (6-9pm) and 18th | Chris Bezio 920-822-3427 or email | You MUST attend all three classes. Tuesday and Thursday at DNR station and Sunday at the Club | Door County | September 4th, 11th, 13th, 14th | Mark Richard 920-421-0828 |
| District 9 | Sauk County | September 20th (8am-4pm) and 21st (8am-noon) | Mike Widner 608-356-3621 | Class will be held at the Leland Sportsmans' Club at the mill pond. Please preregister. Class will be limited to 24 students. |
| Boscobel Sportsman's Club | August 23rd (8 am-4 pm) and 24th (8 am - noon) | Alan Krieg 608-875-6251 | Please pre-register before August, the class will more than likely fill before then. Camping available on the grounds Saturday night. | |
| Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Vernon Co. | November 1st and 2nd | Don Biermann 608-625-4181 | ||
| District 10 | Whitewater Fire Dept Hall | April 26th and 27th | Larry Meyer 262-473-2794 | Pre-registration is required. |
| Albany | Aug 16th (Community Service Center) and 23rd (American Legion Bldg) | Larry Meyer 262-473-2794 | 16th-8am Community Service Center 205 N Water St Albany, WI 23rd-8am-5pm American Legion Bldg 300 N Water St Albany, WI Pre-registration required |
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| Fur Resource Training Center, Madison | September 27th-28th | Tom Florin at 608-332-1345 or 608-873-7127 | ||
| District 11 | Barton Sportsmans Club and Daniel Boone Conservation Club | May 3rd (Barton SC) and 17th (Daniel Boone CC) | Dan Sabish 262-305-0736 or 920-533-5474 | |
| Gander Mountain Hwys 50/I-94 and Sublisky Residence/Sturtevant | May 3rd (Gander) and 4th (Sublisky Residence) | Contact Crystal evenings at 262-878-1176 | ||
| Campbellsport Sportsmans Club | April 25th-27th | Tom Weiss 262-483-8451 | ||
| West Bend Barton Sportsmen Club | June 7th and 14th | Earl Klippel 262-388-3328 or email | Pre-registration May 31st 10am-1pm West Bend Barton Sportsmans Club | |
| Saukville | August 2nd and 3rd | Mike Gahan 262-284-4443 | Pre-registration-Sunday July 27th 10am-noon |
The 2008 trapper education courses will be listed as they are determined. If you have questions about a specific class or want to discuss future classes in a location, please call the class instructor listed above.
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A correspondence course is also offered. Contact Mike Widner, Correspondence Course Director, at (608) 356-3621 for details.
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Last Revised: Wednesday September 03 2008
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