Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education class announced
Hey savvy news reader! Thanks for choosing local.
You are now reading
1 of 3 free articles.
News from CSKT & Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
MISSION VALLEY — Students interested in hunter education are required to register online now at: fwp.mt.gov. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to the sign in. Please bring signed forms from online registration. The course is free of charge.
Required: Students must pick up manuals with instructions at (Beaverhead/Piel Qlawqn Math & Science) building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. It will be a one-night chance ONLY on Tuesday, Oct. 1. You can stop by between 6.30 and 9 p.m. IMPORTANT: You do not have to attend the whole time. This is your opportunity to pick up the class materials and drop off your signed paperwork. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to sign in.
Student Course Manuals must be read, and all the questions answered at the end of each chapter before the first-class night. No one will be allowed to take the class without this requirement completed.
Volunteer instructors will begin instruction for the Hunters Education course. Classes start on:
Tuesday, Oct. 1: 6:30-9 p.m. Material Pick up at SKC Beaverhead Building
Tuesday, Oct. 8: 6:30-9 p.m. Classroom Instruction at SKC Beaverhead Building
Wednesday, Oct. 9: 6:30-9 p.m. Classroom Instruction at SKC Beaverhead Build.
Thursday, Oct. 10: 6:30-9 p.m. Classroom Instruction at SKC Beaverhead Build.
Sunday, Oct. 13: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Field Day at Polson Shooters Association Range-
Kerr Dam Road, Polson.
Monday, Oct. 14: 6:30-9 p.m. Final Test t SKC Beaverhead Building
Individuals 10 years of age or older at the start of the class may be certified upon successfully completing the course. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course before buying a hunting license in Montana.
You must attend all classes and the field day and be on time to be certified. All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike. Some students take the courses for the firearm safety and outdoor survival information, even if they don’t plan to hunt.
Adults: Please feel free to attend as many classes as you can with the children. You’re encourage you to take the test and take part in the Field Day with your student. If needed, you can become certified as well.
We provide all the firearms and ammunition; you are not allowed to bring either to the classes or the Field Day. For registration and updates, check the online class schedule at: http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html. For more information on the Polson, Ronan, Pablo Education course contact Lead Instructor Steve Hoffman at 406-880-6750 or Stephanie Gillin-CSKT at 883-552-3966.
