Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a wolf trapping certification class for Aug. 18 in Billings.
Certification is mandatory for anyone planning to trap wolves in Montana.
The Billings class will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 5 headquarters, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr. in Billings Heights. The class is limited to 25 people. Participants may register online at http://fwp.mt.gov and following the links to “education” and “wolf trapping education.” The online site also includes opportunities to register for classes on other dates elsewhere in the state.
In addition to specifics on equipment and techniques, participants will learn about the history, ethics, management, regulations and requirements of wolves and wolf trapping.
Wolf trappers must hold a Montana trapping license and complete the class before traveling afield.
Montana’s wolf trapping season runs from Dec. 15 to Feb. 28, 2014. In addition, Montana has a wolf hunting season starting Sept. 7 for archers in some backcountry districts and ending March 15, 2014.