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The easiest and most comprehensive way
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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
Trapper education requirements
in Delaware
The Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife requires anyone born after January 1, 1978, to complete a State approved Trapper Education Course.
Note: Once completed, a copy of your online certificate must be email to huntereducation@delaware.gov so your state account can be updated to reflect your course completion. Please include a phone number where the Hunter Education Office may call, in case there are any questions.
Trapper Education Safety Course
3 easy steps
Study at your own pace
- Start the course for free
- Pay only $ 19.95 (the course, quizzes, and online certificate included)
- Complete an easy-to-read study guide approved by Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife
Take the final test
- Pass the final test
- Free retries - Risk free!
Print the Certificate
- Print your trapper safety certificate
- Go trapping!
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 - Delaware Trapper Safety Course and Hunting License
- Is the Beasafehunter trapper course approved by the state of Delaware?
Yes. The Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife approved and accepted the Beasafehunter Trapper Course.
- Is there a minimum age to take this online education course?
Yes, students must be at least 10 years of age to take the Hunter Education Course.
- Is my Trapper Education Certificate good in other states?
Every U.S. state that demands a Trapper Education License will accept Trapper Education License from other states that conform to IHEA requirements as well.
You should follow your trapper safety course in the State where you are resident.
- Does the Trapper License expire?
No. It is good for life.
- Who is required to take the Trapper Education course in Delaware?
The Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife requires anyone born after January 1, 1978, to complete a State approved Trapper Education Course.
- What types of Delaware Licenses are available?
View the full list of Delaware Licenses available through the Delaware Department of Natural resources and environmental control.

