Dates for up coming events:
Women & Youth Training, Ocala Youth Conservation Camp Feb 3-5, 2023
This is a great introduction for youth and beginners. This training will cover the basics of trapping; box traps, snares, reading animal tracks, baiting and the release of non-target catches. Training will then move on to skinning and cleaning any animals caught. Proper fur handling techniques will be taught as well as fur trapping ethics & all participants will be educated on Florida laws and regulations. This is a fun and rewarding weekend of trapping & fellowship.
( participants allowed: 15 youth & 15 Women or Men )
**All participants 16 years & older must have Valid Florida Trappers License.**
Youth 18 & Under are Free and must be registered by leaving an email including "Name, Address & Phone" to FloridaTrappersAssociation@gmail.com
Others please use Payment Button below or send Check and note with "Name, Address, Phone & Email" to Address below.
Predator Training Feb 3-5, 2023 Ocala Conservation Center
* NOTE - EVENT DATE AND LOCATION HAVE CHANGED!
This is a fantastic hands on event with demonstrations and the opportunity to learn from some of the best! You will have an ample opportunity to try your hand at skinning, fleshing and of course trapping! Use of Live traps, footholds and snares will be taught. Proper fur handling techniques will be taught as well as fur trapping ethics & all participants will be educated on Florida laws and regulations. This is always a great and rewarding extended weekend of hands on trapper training and fellowship with nice folks.
( participants allowed: 25 )
**All participants 16 years & older must have Valid Florida Trappers License.**
*****NO PERSONAL FIREARMS PERMITTED*****
Rendezvous Ocala Youth Conservation Camp September 2023
Our Annual Rendezvous will be held at the Ocala Youth Conservation Camp.
7325 NE 170th Ave., Silver Springs, FL 34488
Pack up the family and join us for a few days of fun, fellowship, and learning. We have scheduled a variety of sessions to help you improve your skills, meet your mentors, and make new friends. There are a limited amount of cabins available but you can also tent camp or bring your RV (no hookups)
Florida Trappers Association will provide Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and light breakfast snacks and Coffee. We look forward to you joining us this year!
Note: Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Friday Night.