Alberta Centre for Trapping & Bushcraft

05/15/2026

🔪 Ready to build confidence with the most important survival tool you own?

Join us for a 1 Day Knife Skills for Survival Course on May 30, 2026 in Dapp, Alberta at the Alberta Centre for Trapping and Bushcraft.

Learn practical wilderness knife skills including:
✔️ Safe knife handling
✔️ Fire prep & feather sticks
✔️ Shelter building techniques
✔️ Knife maintenance & sharpening
✔️ Survival carving & campcraft
✔️ Using a ferro rod in wet conditions

This hands-on course is led by experienced wilderness instructor Russ Meades and is designed for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

🕘 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Dapp, Alberta
💲 $100
🧰 Knives & gear provided

Spots are limited - register here:

MAY 30, 2026

05/13/2026

The Alberta Centre for Trapping & Bushcraft was a popular presentation at the 2026 Take Me Outside Conference 2026 https://www.albertacentrefortrappingandbushcraft.com/photos

03/25/2026

1 DAY KNIFE SKILLS
MAY 30, 2026 with Russ Meades

MAY 30, 2026

03/25/2026

MAY 2 - 3, 2026
2 DAY BASICS SURVIVAL with Russ Meades

01/23/2026

High School Wildlife CTS Credit Program
The following Alberta Education Curriculum programs are fully funded for Instruction.
Transportation to and from the program venue must be covered by the Schools

Credits:
WLD 1010: Introduction to Wildlife
WLD 1130: Outdoor Survival Skills
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The Alberta Centre for Bushcraft and Trapping, in partnership with W.O.L.F. (Woodlands Operations Learning Foundation), offers a two-day instructional program for high schools that allows students to earn Alberta Curriculum Wildlife CTS credits.

Program Details:
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Courses Available at this time:
Outdoor Survival Skills (WLD 1130)
Introduction to Wildlife (WLD 1010)
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Program Length: Two days
Instruction Cost: Free of charge
Eligibility: Alberta high school students
Transportation: Schools are responsible for transportation to the outdoor venue

This hands-on outdoor learning experience supports curriculum outcomes while providing practical, real-world wildlife and survival skills instruction.
https://www.albertacentrefortrappingandbushcraft.com/high-school-wildlife-cts-credit-program

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

https://youtu.be/qCEnaqtXzo0?si=Fjb2hWdlOxX0Hp8T

WELCOME to the Alberta Wilderness Education Centre, the channel for the Alberta Centre for Trapping & Bushcraft and The Alberta Trappers AssociationBringing ...

01/17/2026

Coming Up Feb 21st - Visit Website to Book
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01/07/2026

FEB 21st, 2026 - 1 Day TRADITIONAL WOVEN BASE BASKET Workshop with the Amazing Candace Cullum of Full Baskets
Please Visit Website link below to register for this workshop and find further details.

FEB 21, 2026

08/17/2025

AUGUST 24th - 1pm - 3pm
Another amazing 2 hours with Candice from Full Baskets out at Larkspur, AB

Aug 24th