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: $12.00
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 2008 Schedule.
2009 Schedule
NEW IN 2009!! You MUST have a DNR Customer ID # prior to the start of class. A number can be acquired by calling 1-888-936-7463 between the hours of 7am-10pm.
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED.
| Trapping Districts | Location | Class Dates | Contact Person | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Brule River State Forest Hdqtrs (1 mile south of Hwy 2) | August 18th, 21st and 22nd | Brule DNR at 715-372-8539 | Pre-registration is required. |
| Crex Meadows | August 22nd and 23rd | Paul Petersen 715-463-2896 (daytime), 715-472-2633 (evenings) | Start at 8:30 Sat. morning and end at 3:00 Sun. afternoon. We will have bunkhouses available for anyone who wants to stay overnight. | |
| Spooner (Leisure Lake Youth Camp - west of Trego in Casey Township) | September 19th and 20th (9am-4pm) | Dave/Carol Swanson 715-466-5358 | CLASS IS FULL- Formal class will be done at 4pm. For those that are interested in staying the night cabins are available. Instructors will be offering additional information and demonstrations during the evening. Meals will be provided. Preregistration required. | |
| Aurora Ouisconsin Outdoor Club | Sept 17th 6-9pm Sept 19th 8-? | Jerry Wittkopf at 715-398-6952 | Pre-registration is required. | |
| District 2 | Dunn Co. Fish and Game, Menomonie, WI | March 27th (6-9pm) and 28th (8am-4pm) | Dan Prestebak 715-235-6285 | Please pre-register. |
| Brill Area Sportsman's Club (approx. 8 miles east of Rice Lake) | May 27th and 28th 6-9pm and May 31st 1-7pm | Bill Cutsforth 715-234-4315 | ||
| Willow River Rod and Gun | July 10th (6-10pm) July 11th (8am-5pm) | Cory Breunig 651-494-8064 | Cost: $12 | |
| John Zimmerman Residence, Boyd | July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd (6:30-10pm each day) | Mike Sande 715-667-5303 or John Zimmerman 715-667-3248 | ||
| Bloomer Rod & Gun Club | August 29th | Trapper Art 715-288-6193 | ||
| District 3 | Sugar Camp Town Hall | September 16th, 17th, 18th (6-9pm) and 19th (8am-noon) | Mike Kortenhof 715-272-1358 | |
| Mercer DNR Ranger Station, Iron County | July 24th (5-9pm), July 25th (9-5) | Bruce Bacon 715-476-7843 or 715-476-0016 | Pre-registration required. Cost: $12; Bring lunch and field clothes for Saturday. NEW: You must have DNR Customer I.D. number before taking class! Get Cust. I.D. # by calling 1-888-936-7463. | |
| Park Falls | April 23rd (4-9pm), April 24th (4:30 to 9pm) and April 25th (8am to 1pm) | Doug Hilgart 715-762-8304 | Class will be held in the Boy Scout troop 551 building on Saunders Rd. | |
| Rhinelander Area | April 23rd, 24th and 25th | John Lindner 715-369-2153 | ||
| Lincoln County | June 6th and 7th | Don Winkelman 715-536-2532 | Class is Full | |
| District 4 | Abrams | June 27th and 28th (8-4) | Trapper Jack 920-826-7416 | Limited to 24 students |
| Crivitz | Month of April beginning April 6th | Keith Thoreson 715-854-7557 | ||
| Lion's Point, Marion | April 25th and 26th (8-5) | Jennifer Roever 715-754-5317 | CLASS IS FULL. Limited to 10 students, must pre-register. Bring lunch and field gear | |
| Elcho School | May 26th and 28th (6-9pm); Field day May 30 (8am-4pm) | Antigo DNR Center: 715-627-4317 | Class size will be limited to the first 20 students that register at the Antigo DNR office or by calling 715-627-4317. | |
| Coleman | August 8th and 9th | Richard Clark 920-897-3618 | ||
| Pella Town Hall, Shawano County | October 17th and 18th (8-4) | Dan and Nicke Shumaker 920-737-2826 or 920-609-2825 | Bring field gear | |
| Mole Lake Tribal Office: 3501 Sand Lake Rd., Crandon | October 17th and 18th (8-4) | Beth 715-478-7500 | Pre-register | |
| District 5 | Osseo Rod & Gun Club | May 30th and 31st (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) | Junior 715-695-3675 | Pre-registration is required. Pack a lunch each day. |
| District 6 | UWSP Natural Resources Bldg and John Irwin Residence | April 16th (6-9pm UWSP), 17th (6-9pm UWSP) and 18th (Irwin Residence) | John Irwin Home 715-341-7596 or Cell 715-346-7386 | |
| Alexander Middle School, Nekoosa | July 20-24 (8:30am-1:30pm) | Kellie Blaser (summer school director) 715-886-8040 or Jim Winkler (instructor) 715-886-3362 | There is an additional summer school fee of $5 for district residents and $10 for non-district residents. | |
| Sandhill Outdoor Trapper Ed Workshop | September 19th and 20th | Dick Thiel 715-884-6333 or email and Britt Searles 715-884-6335 or email. | Cost: $25 | |
| District 7 | Red Granite | May 16th, 8-5 and 17th, 8-done | Jerry Drolshagen 920-290-1220 | Limit to 10 students |
| Black Wolf Town Hall | May 30th (8-4pm) and 31st (8-4pm) | Steve O'Krueg 920-688-3254 | CLASS IS FULL. Please pre-register. Class is limited to 15 students. | |
| Berlin Conservation Club | August 4th, 11th, and 18th | Bob Pribnow at 920-361-9446 or Reggie Vergin at 920-987-5544 | Pre-registration is required. | |
| Jim Binder Farm, New London | August 7th, 8th, and 9th | Steve Hoffman 715-258-4778 | Register by July 26th. Limit 25 students | |
| Pumpkin Sportsmens Center, Dodge Co. | September 14th, 19th, and 20th | Scott Zimmermann 920-927-3420 | ||
| Leach Property just south of Poy Sippi (Waushara County) | September 19th and 20th | Steve Hoffman 715-258-4778 | Pre-registration required by September 4th. Limit 25 students | |
| District 8 | Viking Bow and Gun Club/Maribel Sportsmans Club | May 2nd 8am-4pm and May 17th 8am-4pm | Dan Cichantek 920-901-9449 or email | Please pre-register by April 10. Day 1: Bring hip boot or chest waders and a sack lunch. Soda available at the club. Day 2: Lunch available at the club |
| Green Bay DNR Station and Maribel Sportsmen Club | May 12th (6-9pm), 14th (6-9pm) and 17th (7am-4pm) | 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 and Rendy | May 5th and 12th | Mark Richard 920-421-0828 | May 12th is test day. | |
| Ridgerunner Sportsmens Club, Cascade | Sept 22nd, 29th (7-9:30pm) and 26th (9am) | Ed Harvey 608-279-6736 | Pre-Registration is required. | |
| District 9 | Sauk County | April 25th (8am-4pm) and 26th (8am-noon) | Rolly Peetz 608-643-4061 | Class will be held at the Leland Sportsmans' Club at the mill pond. Please pre-register. Class will be limited to 24 students. |
| Boscobel Sportsman's Club | August 22nd (8am-4pm) and 23rd (8am - 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. | |
| Sauk County | August 29th (8am-4pm) and 30th (8am-noon) | Mike Widner 608-356-3621 | Class will be held at the Leland Sportsmans' Club at the mill pond. Please pre-register. Class will be limited to 24 students. | |
| Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Vernon Co. | October 31st and November 1st | Don Biermann 608-625-4181 | ||
| District 10 | Whitewater Fire Dept Hall | April 25th and 26th | Larry Meyer 262-473-2794 | Class is full. |
| Edgerton Conservation Club | Aug 15th and 22nd (8-5 both days) | Larry Meyer 262-473-2794 | Pre-registration required | |
| NAFA Building, Stoughton | September 26th-27th | Tom Florin 608-873-7127 | Pre-registration required | |
| District 11 | Campbellsport Sportsmans Club | April 3rd, 4th, and 5th | Tom Weiss 262-483-8451 | |
| Kenosha/Racine Area | May 2nd (Bong Recreation Area) and 23rd (Sublisky Residence) | Contact Crystal evenings at 262-878-1176 |
The 2009 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: Tuesday September 01 2009
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