Apprentice hunter program now includes trapping
The Montana FWP states that the change to allow trapping in the program was implemented when Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 96 into law.
By: Jeff Schlapp
Montana's apprentice hunter program now includes trappers.
The Apprentice Hunter program allows anyone 10 or older to hunt for up to two years without completing a hunter education course. Certain restrictions apply, and a certified Mentor must accompany anyone certified as an Apprentice.
The Montana FWP states that the change to allow trapping in the program was implemented when Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 96 into law.
The law amends the apprentice hunter statute to a more general apprentice program that includes trapping.
Trapping is a method used to catch and often kill animals using a device designed to restrain or capture them remotely. It's a practice that has been around for centuries, initially used by humans for food, fur, and other animal products.
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Park County Dugout to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.