Wyld Explorers – Intro to Trapping
Intro to Trapping for Youth
Intro to Trapping.
AN INTRODUCTION TO NORTHERN TRAPPING
Read the tracks. Respect the land. Carry it on.
Event Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9 AM – 4 PM
Ages 8+ · Highway 29, about 20 minutes from Fort St. John
$125 per child, paid in full at booking ($25 non-refundable)
2 community spots held for families who can’t afford it right now – contact jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca
Certified Northern Instructors
All Gear Provided
Community Spots Available
About This Event
Trapping is part of northern BC’s story. It’s how a lot of families up here have always known the land: reading tracks, understanding the animals, and taking care of the places that take care of us.
This day is about passing that on, hands-on and with respect. Kids ages 8 and up spend a full day with experienced, certified northern instructors, mostly in the shop with some time outside. They’ll see real pelts, watch a skinning demonstration, set traps themselves, and learn every step to becoming a trapper in BC.
This isn’t a certification course. It’s a first real look at trapping, so kids leave knowing what the path looks like if they want to keep going.
What We'll Get Up To
A full day on the trapline, from the shop to the snow.
Trap Display & Safety
A hands-on trap display and safety walkthrough. Safety and proper handling come first, before anyone touches a trap.
Real Pelts
Real pelts to see and handle up close, and a chance to ask all the questions kids have about them.
Skinning Demonstration
Watch an experienced trapper work through a skinning demonstration, explained with care and respect for the animal.
Setting Traps
Kids set traps themselves, hands-on and with close supervision from certified instructors.
Becoming a Trapper in BC
Every step to becoming a trapper in BC, including the Trapper Education course they can take when they’re ready.
In the Shop & Outside
Most of the day is in the shop, with some time outside. All teaching gear and equipment is provided.
Event Highlights
Trap Display & Safety Walkthrough
Kids start with a hands-on trap display and a safety walkthrough with experienced, certified northern instructors. Safety and proper handling are covered first, before anyone touches a trap.
Real Pelts & Skinning Demonstration
Kids get to see and handle real pelts, then watch a skinning demonstration. Everything is explained with care and respect for the animals and the land.
Setting Traps
Kids set traps themselves, hands-on and under close instructor supervision.
Becoming a Trapper in BC
We walk through every step to becoming a trapper in BC, including the Trapper Education course they can take when they’re ready. This isn’t a certification course. It’s a first real look at the path.
In the Shop & Outside
Most of the day is spent in the shop, with some time outside. All teaching gear and equipment is provided.
The Day & What to Bring
The Day
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Where: On Highway 29, about 20 minutes from Fort St. John. We’ll send the exact location once you register.
- Drop-off program: Parents are welcome to pop in and out during the day.
- Inside & out: Mostly in the shop, with some time outside.
What’s Included
- A guided day with experienced, certified northern instructors
- Hands-on trap display and safety walkthrough
- Real pelts to see and handle
- Skinning demonstration
- All teaching gear and equipment
What to Bring
- A packed lunch and snacks (lunch isn’t provided)
- A water bottle or a thermos of something warm
- Warm layers and snow gear: toque, mitts, winter boots and gloves. We’ll be outside for part of the day, and we never know when a snow day might be here to stay.
Registration Fee & Cancellation Policy
Registration Fee
$125 per child, paid in full at registration to hold your child’s spot. $25 of it is a non-refundable deposit.
- Community Spots: We hold 2 spots for families who can’t afford the program right now. No kid should miss out on learning these skills because of cost. Email jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca and we’ll talk you through the details. Every request stays private.
Cancellation Policy
- On or before Saturday, November 7, 2026: You’ll get a refund of $100. The $25 deposit is not refundable.
- After November 7, 2026: No refund, but you’ll get a credit toward a future Peak Wyld Co. program.
- If you need to cancel, reach out as soon as you can. If someone else can take your child’s place, let us know and we’ll help make the switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a certification course?
No. This is a hands-on introduction to trapping. Kids will learn every step to becoming a trapper in BC, including the Trapper Education course they can take when they’re ready.
What ages can attend?
The program is for ages 8 and up. Kids will handle real fur, set traps, and watch a skinning demonstration. Everything is explained with care and respect.
Can parents come along?
This is a drop-off program, but parents are welcome to pop in and out during the day.
Where is it held?
On Highway 29, about 20 minutes from Fort St. John. The exact location is sent after you register.
Is lunch provided?
No. Please send a packed lunch and snacks, plus a water bottle or thermos.
What if we can’t afford the program?
We hold 2 community spots for families who need them. Email jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca, and we’ll talk through the details privately.
Why Intro to Trapping?
Because time outdoors grows good humans. Out here, kids learn to read the land, understand the animals, and take care of the places that take care of us. They head home knowing a little more about northern BC’s story, and what the path looks like if they want to keep going.
Grab Your Spot!
Spots are limited, so book early and give your kids a day on the trapline they’ll be talking about for weeks. Let’s raise a generation who know and love this land.
Questions, or ready to register? Reach out anytime: jocelyn@peakwyldco.ca or 250-263-7302