Is your child planning on hunting this fall?
Seats are available at several hunter and bowhunter education course scheduled August through October in Lewiston.
Students can view a list courses being offered and register online at
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/education/hunter_ed or visit the Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston.
Hunter and bowhunter education classes are also available online through Fish and Game's website, but all students who choose this option must also register for and participate in an independent study field day to complete the course.
Hunter education courses offered include:
- Hunter education course; 6 to 9 p.m. August 16-20, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 21.
- Independent Study Field Day (Internet or Workbook students); 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 28.
- Hunter education course; 6 to 9 p.m. September 27-October 1, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 2.
Bowhunter education courses include:
- Independent Study Field Day (Internet students); 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 14.
- Bowhunter education course; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 28, and 8 a.m. to noon August 29.
All courses will be at the Idaho Fish and Game office, 3316 16th Street, Lewiston.
Anyone born after January 1, 1975, must complete a hunter education course to purchase an Idaho hunting license or show proof that they previously held a valid hunting license in Idaho or another state.
Archers who want to participate in an archery-only hunting season must provide proof of having completed an approved bowhunter education course in Idaho or another state; or provide proof that a valid archery permit was previously held in Idaho or another state.
