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Idaho Fish and Game

Registration For Lewiston Area Hunter Education Courses Begins Oct. 18

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LEWISTON - Although many hunting seasons are already in progress, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is already busy preparing for next year by encouraging first-time hunters to register for one of a number of upcoming hunter education course scheduled for November and December. "Spring turkey hunting is right around the corner, and these upcoming classes are ideal for those wanting to ensure they can hunt both next spring and fall." said Kent Henderson, IDFG hunter education coordinator. "Hunters should register early in the week because the classes will fill fast." Students or parent of students can register for an upcoming class at the IDFG office, 1540 Warner Avenue, beginning Monday, October 18 at 8 a.m. or until classes are filled. Registration will also be accepted by phone beginning at 1 p.m. by calling 208-799-5010. A fee of $8.00 is required as well as the student's social security number, phone, date of birth and mailing address. Students who will reach the age of 10 or older prior to the next general hunting season can choose from the following three courses:
  • Hunter education course, November 1,3, 8, 9, 15 and 17th from 6-9 p.m., and November 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hunter education course, December 4, 5, 11, 12th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and December 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hunter education course, December 6-10th from 6-9 p.m., December 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition, youth ages 14 years and over who have completed the Idaho Hunter Education Home Study course available at IDFG offices or the new on-line course available through IDFG's website at http://hunter-ed.com/id/, can register beginning December 13 for a Independent Study Course Completion Class to be held on a Saturday in January 2005. During this required one-day class, students will receive Idaho-specific training and be required to pass a written exam, and field and live fire exercises required of all hunter education students. To register for this class, students must show the pre-certification exam certificate from the on-line course or have already completed the home study course workbook. For further information on Idaho's hunter education program, contact Kent Henderson at 799-5010.