August Bowhunter Education Course Offered In Orofino

OROFINO - With bowhunting season only a month away, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages prospective bowhunters to register for the mandatory course soon so they can participate this fall. The last remaining bowhunter education course for the Orofino area is scheduled for August 10 and 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Dworshak State Park, 4310 Freeman Creek Road near Orofino. The course is a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences that last approximately 12-16 hours. For more information and to register for this class, contact Jerri Lake at 208-476-7874. This course will be the last course offered in the Clearwater Region before big game archery season begins August 30 Parking and overnight camping is available for a small fee. Students must be at least 11-years old to register. Fees for the student's workbook and course materials are $8.00. Parents or legal guardians are encouraged to accompany the students and participate in the entire program. IDFG provides several hundred bow hunter education courses statewide each year. However, more than 60 percent of these courses are taught between January and April. All courses are taught by volunteer instructors, that often times, teach only spring and summer classes.