ODNR Division of Wildlife - Hunting & Trapping - Hunter Education

Trapper Education

Trappers with muskrat

Only Ohio residents may use the Trapper Education Home Study Option. Non-residents must take a classroom course.

All components of the Trapper Education Home Study Course are provided in Adobe PDF format only. Acrobat Reader is available for free at www.adobe.com

Please read and study the manual carefully.
Then answer the questions from the test booklet.
Record your answers on the answer sheet.
After you have completed the test, mail the answer sheet, and the completed student registration form to:

ODNR-Division of Wildlife
Outdoor Education - Home Study
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G
Columbus, OH 43229-6605

Allow 30 days after exam is scored for you to receive your permanent Trapper Education Course Certification Card. This certification card can be used to purchase a Trapping Permit.

If you are interested in attending a Trapper Education Course, call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543).

Trapper Education Manual
Home Study Student Registration Form
Home Study Review (PDF)
Home Study Exam (PDF)
Home Study Answer Sheet (PDF)