02-16-2007, 04:08 PM
Now is the time to register and complete an Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education class.
Registration is easy and convenient, and this time of year, there are a number of classes to choose from.
"We have several options available for both hunter education and bowhunter education," Fish and Game wildlife educator Dan Papp said. "These include traditional classroom courses, home study and on-line course options."
For those interested in a hunter or bowhunter education class, the first place to stop is the Fish and Game Website at [url "http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/"]http://fishandgame.idaho.gov[/url].
"You'll find all the available traditional courses listed there and can pick one to fit your schedule," Papp said.
A number of upcoming classes have many empty seats, and Papp advises folks not to procrastinate.
"Waiting to take a class until later this summer or early fall is a bad strategy," Papp said. "Class demand will be high at that time, and you might not find a seat available."
Instead, Papp recommends students register and take a class now.
"There's a class for even the busiest schedule," Papp said. "Take a look on our Website and then stop by and see us."
For those who can't make a traditional course fit their schedule or who want the convenience of completing a course at home, Fish and Game has two other options available. The hunter education home study option allows students to work from home at their own pace.
"Students have 30 days from the day they register for home study to complete their workbook and return it to one of our offices," Papp noted. They can then register for a field day to complete the course."
The classroom and home study courses each cost $8.
The hunter and bowhunter education courses also are available in an online version to anyone with a computer and Internet access.
"This option allows persons with Internet access to complete the course at their own pace," Papp said.
Students must successfully complete an online examination at the end of the course, print out their completion certificate and then register for a field day to complete the course. The online portion of this course costs $15, with another $8 to complete the field day.
Idaho requires persons born after January 1, 1975, to attend and successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing an Idaho hunting license.
Participants must be at least nine years old, turning 10 before the hunting season, to attend.
Though not required, parents are encouraged to attend classes with their children and participate in the entire program.
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Registration is easy and convenient, and this time of year, there are a number of classes to choose from.
"We have several options available for both hunter education and bowhunter education," Fish and Game wildlife educator Dan Papp said. "These include traditional classroom courses, home study and on-line course options."
For those interested in a hunter or bowhunter education class, the first place to stop is the Fish and Game Website at [url "http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/"]http://fishandgame.idaho.gov[/url].
"You'll find all the available traditional courses listed there and can pick one to fit your schedule," Papp said.
A number of upcoming classes have many empty seats, and Papp advises folks not to procrastinate.
"Waiting to take a class until later this summer or early fall is a bad strategy," Papp said. "Class demand will be high at that time, and you might not find a seat available."
Instead, Papp recommends students register and take a class now.
"There's a class for even the busiest schedule," Papp said. "Take a look on our Website and then stop by and see us."
For those who can't make a traditional course fit their schedule or who want the convenience of completing a course at home, Fish and Game has two other options available. The hunter education home study option allows students to work from home at their own pace.
"Students have 30 days from the day they register for home study to complete their workbook and return it to one of our offices," Papp noted. They can then register for a field day to complete the course."
The classroom and home study courses each cost $8.
The hunter and bowhunter education courses also are available in an online version to anyone with a computer and Internet access.
"This option allows persons with Internet access to complete the course at their own pace," Papp said.
Students must successfully complete an online examination at the end of the course, print out their completion certificate and then register for a field day to complete the course. The online portion of this course costs $15, with another $8 to complete the field day.
Idaho requires persons born after January 1, 1975, to attend and successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing an Idaho hunting license.
Participants must be at least nine years old, turning 10 before the hunting season, to attend.
Though not required, parents are encouraged to attend classes with their children and participate in the entire program.
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