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TWRA to hold Two Free Trapper Training Camps

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - TWRANashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Tennessee Fur Harvesters are hosting a pair of free trapper training camps in different regions of the state this winter.

The first camp is at TWRA’s Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County on February 22nd-24th. The second camp is at TWRA’s Hiwassee Refuge in Meigs County near the Hamilton County community of Birchwood on March 15th-17th.

TWRA to host two free trapper training camps this winter. One at the Buffalo Ridge Refuge and the other at Hiwassee Refuge.
TWRA to host two free trapper training camps this winter. One at the Buffalo Ridge Refuge and the other at Hiwassee Refuge.

Each of the camps will have instruction to include live trapline, fur handling, set making, snaring, and trap modification. The 3-day event is for all ages.

Check-in for each of the training camps will begin with registration on Friday from 5:00pm-6:45pm. Saturday will start with breakfast at 7:00pm with instruction throughout the day.

Three meals will be provided on Saturday and breakfast will be provided Sunday. On-site primitive camping is available and participants must provide their own camping gear, have appropriate clothing, and bring note taking materials. Hotels are located near each of the refuges.

For more information and reservations, contact John Daniel with the Tennessee Fur Harvesters at 423.595.0986 or by email at johndaniel.tfha.trappered@gmail.com

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