Hunter Education Course Offered In Kamiah

KAMIAH -- The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is encouraging future hunters to signed up for the mandatory hunter education course scheduled in Kamiah for March 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, and 14, with a field shoot planned for March 16. For more information and to register for this class, contact IDFG at 935-4284. Please leave a message with your name and phone number if nobody answers your call. Students must be at least 11-years old to enroll. Fees for the student's workbook and ammunition are $8. Parents or legal guardians are encouraged to accompany the students and participate in the entire program. The course is a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences that last approximately 12 - 16 hours. Because of high interest and limited space, prospective students are encouraged to register for classes soon so they can complete the course in time to buy a license to hunt this fall. Idaho law requires that anyone born after January 1st, 1975 must complete an IDFG hunter education course as a prerequisite to purchasing a hunting license. The courses are held at numerous locations across the region throughout the year.