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The easiest and most comprehensive way
to ace your Trapper Safety Course
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Safe trapping starts with education!
Beasafehunter has been offering the online hunter safety education course for more than 15 years.
Many hunter safety educators and coordinators have cooperated over the years to offer you one of the best courses in North America. This course is accurate, captivating, and easy to follow.
Our trapper safety education course meets the Safety Course Standards set forth by Departments of Natural Resources and by the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA).
Our highly engaging course is fully mobile-friendly on any device and you can study at your own pace. We'll keep track of your progress.
If you have any questions as you move ahead within the online course, you can chat live with our customer support representative.
Trapper Safety Course
3 easy steps
Study at your own pace
- Start the course for free
- Pay only $ 19.95 (online course, the quizzes, and online certificate included).
- Complete the easy-to-read study guide
Take the final test
- Pass the final test
- Free retries - Risk free!
Print the Certificate
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
- Follow the requirements for your State.
- Go trapping!
More hunters, more savings
We want to facilitate access to our hunting safety course for friends and families. The more you are, the less you pay!
A complete 3-hour course… well organized in 6 chapters
- Study at your own pace
- First chapter is on us!
- Unlimited and free retries
Online Study Guide
Chapter content
Reasons for Trapper Education
- Trappers' contribution in wildlife conservation
- How wildlife and habitat interact
- Benefits of trapping
Safe Trap Handling
- Different types of traps
- Preparing traps for safe and effective use
- Traps maintenance and inspection
Field Practices & Safety
- Basic practices of safe trapping
- Humane dispatch of furbearing animals
- Safe practices for handling firearms
Proper Fur Handling & Marketing
- Proper and safe fur handling techniques
- Handling animal carcasses
- Options to market pelts
Trapping Laws, Regulations & Wildlife Identification
- Understanding the role of trapping in wildlife management
- Resources to find current trapping regulations
- Game identification
Personal Responsibility
- Promoting responsibility and ethical behavior
- Trapping Best Management Practices
- Techniques to enhance selectivity
You may ask
FAQ - Trapping Safety Course and License
- Must I take this course to get a Trapping license?
Always check with the wildlife agency in the state where you plan to trap, as requirements vary widely. Even when it’s not mandatory, completing a trapper-education course is recommended to ensure you understand laws, techniques, and ethical practices.
- Is the Beasafehunter Trapper course approved by the IHEA?
Yes. The IHEA has approved and accepted the Beasafehunter Trapper Course.
- Is it possible to see the content of the course before starting my training?
Of course! Feel free to view our Trapper Safety Course.
- What is the cost of the Beasafehunter online Trapper Education course?
The cost of our Trapper Education course is $19.95. Get certified in order to purchase your Trapping License.
- Is there a minimum age to take this online education course?
It depends on the state where you plan to trap. Each state sets its own age requirements for trapper education.
- Must I complete the course in one sitting?
No. You may complete the course in one sitting or spread it out over several days — you can go at your own pace.
- Why choose Beasafehunter.org?
Here's why!
- Our first chapter is free.
- There are hundreds of illustrations and videos to help you better understand the content.
- You can access our online hunter safety course 24/7
- Our online support is available by phone, email or chat.
- We offer multi-platform training.
- OUR PLEDGE! “Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back”!
- Must I reside in the State in which I'm taking the Beasafehunter Trapper course?
Not necessarily. You can take the course online from anywhere, but to meet legal requirements, you must follow the trapper education rules of the state where you plan to trap or where you are a resident.
- Can a Trapper Education Certificate from one state be used in another?
Sometimes. Many states recognize trapper education certificates from other states (reciprocity), but each state sets its own rules for what is acceptable. Always check with the state wildlife agency before relying on another state’s certification.
- Is there a time limit to complete an approved Trapper Education Course?
You must spend a minimum of three (3) hours studying the Trapper Education course, but you can take more time if you wish. You will then have as long as you need to complete the final exam. Some states may require longer study periods, so always check the specific requirements for the state where you are taking the course.
- Does the Trapper Certification expire?
No. It is good for life.
- How do I contact customer support?
You can send an email to support@beasafehunter.org or call us at
1-888-330-1664.
- What passing score must I get in the quizzes to access the final test?
The passing mark for the unit quizzes is 80%. If you don’t pass the quiz, you must re-study that particular section and then re-take the quiz.
