Update 1/9/2024: Registration for this event is full.

The Waterfowl Workshop is a training for all individuals or businesses that want to become qualified as Waterfowl Control Operators (WCOs) and conduct Canada goose management activities for hire during the 2024 season.

While it is encouraged that existing WCO’s attend, only new WCO’s must attend.  Those that have attended the workshop in the past may opt to test out.  Employees of WCO contractors are welcome to attend as well, but only those individuals physically conducting waterfowl trapping, transporting, relocating, and/or euthanizing for hire are required to attend.

The workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL as of 1/9/2024. 

This year's Waterfowl Workshop will be held at Fort Harrison State Park in building 701 at 12 pm ET Jan. 24. All education materials will be provided. The workshop will be indoors, though participants should come prepared to go outside for workshop demonstrations.   

DNR values inclusion and access for all participants and will provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact Jessica Merkling at (260) 244-6805 or [email protected] to make an accommodation request. Requests must be submitted by Jan. 19.