Virginia Trapper Skills Weekend

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Central va trapping coursesWant to learn new trapping skills? Looking for expert instruction? We have basic & advanced class tracks-expert instructors that are ready to work with you.

Ages 10-Adult
Under 18 with a registered adult, attending the same classes.

 

Cost 

Early bird (before June 5): $85
Regular (after June 5): $95
Includes Meals Saturday Lunch through Sunday Lunch, lodging, and all instruction.

You will have the oppotunity to purchase an optional VTA Annual Membership at the event.

  • Schedule
    Saturday

    • 11:00-12:00 Registration
    • 12:00 Lunch
    • 1:00-5:00 Workshop Session I (Basic I or Choice of 2 Advanced)
    • 6:00-7:00 Dinner
    • 7:30-9:00 Evening Programs (to include Fur Handling required for VTA certificate)

     

    Sunday

    • 7:00-7:45 AM Breakfast
    • 8:00-12:00 Workshop Session II (Basic II or Choice of 2 Advanced)
    • 12:00 Evaulation & Door Prizes
    • 12:15 Lunch & Depature
  • Class Selections

    Detailed Class Descriptions

    Completion of Basic Track I and II plus attending evening Fur Handling will result in awarding a VTA Basic Trapping Certificate.

     

    • Basic Track - Fur Handling (4hrs)
    • Basic Track I- Land Trapping (4hrs)
    • Basic Track II- Water Trapping (4hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Beaver/Otter (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Bobcat (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Coyote (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Dog Proof/ Racoon (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Fox (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Fur Handling (1 1/2 hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Muskrat (2hrs)
    • Advanced Track - Snaring (2hrs)
  • Refund Policy

    Full: TBD

    50%: TBD

    Nonrefundable: TBD

Additional Information

Rustic but comfortable bunk style lodging. Please bring your own linens, pillow and toiletries.

A health form, a list of items to bring, and other information will be sent as soon as your registration form has been received.

Our Mission

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center's mission is to improve the quality of life through educating youth and adults in a natural setting.

Contact Us

Address:
1267 4-H Camp Road
Appomattox, VA 24522

Phone:
(434) 248-5444