Pat Arnold Youth Trapping Camp

October 7 – 10, 2022

11th Year of Successful Camps

A first of its kind program for the northeast United States, it is sponsored by the New York State Trappers Association in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Education.

A Learning Opportunity

This program is an enhanced version of the NYSDEC trapping course.  With hands on mentoring supplied by seasoned trappers, this is a one-of-a-kind lifetime learning experience.

Conservation Education

Participants learned the benefits of trapping, the ethics and responsibilities of a trapper, choosing and preparing equipment, setting a trapline, and handling the catch.

Erie County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Conservation Education for Future Generations