Hunter education in-person courses being offered across northeast Montana

from Fish, Wildlife and Parks

GLASGOW — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education in-person course dates have been set for many areas across northeast Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge. Many classes are being held prior to the June 1 application deadline for deer B, elk B and antelope. In the next few months, classroom courses are being held in the following communities, with the start date listed:

• Havre: April 21

• Saco: May 2

• Glasgow: May 2

• Wolf Point: May 4

• Havre: May 12

In-person, instructor-led hunter education classroom courses are available to anyone age 10 and older and provide new hunters with a hands-on learning experience that can be particularly beneficial for people who have minimal experience in the field or handling firearms. In-person courses are led by volunteer instructors who are passionate about preserving Montana’s hunting tradition, teaching firearm safety, ethics, and other outdoor skills.

For youth to be eligible to hunt and be fully certified during the 2022 season, hunters must be 12-years old by Jan. 16, 2023. Students aged 10 and 11 can take an in-person course and hunt as an apprentice but will not be fully certified until the year they turn 12.

Students must be registered prior to attending a class. To find an in-person course and register, go to https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education . Make sure to print, read and sign any necessary paperwork ahead of the class. Most courses require students to pick up a manual and complete chapter quizzes before class begins. Directions and other detailed information can be found on the registration page.