Spring Hunter Education Classes Offered in Bozeman and Belgrade

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will offer spring hunter education classes in Bozeman and Belgrade beginning in May.

 

Pre-registration for the Bozeman class is on Tuesday, April 26 th from 7-9 p.m. at the FWP Headquarters in Bozeman (1400 S. 19 th Avenue—enter through the north side of the building). Pre-registration is required and the student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Bozeman class will be held May 2-6 from 7-9 p.m. at the Chief Joseph Middle School (meet the first night in the cafeteria). The field and test day will take place on Saturday, May 7 th beginning at 8 a.m. at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Greenway Range.

 

Pre-registration for the Belgrade class is on Thursday, May 12 th from 7-9 p.m. at the Belgrade Intermediate School Cafeteria (421 Spooner Road). Pre-registration is required and the student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Belgrade class will be held May 16-20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Belgrade Intermediate School (meet the first night in the cafeteria). The field and test day will take place on Saturday, May 21 st at the Logan Range beginning at 8 a.m.

 

Any person born after January 1, 1985, must present a FWP Hunter Education Certificate in order to purchase a hunting license in Montana. A student must be 11 years old to attend or become 11 years old before the end of the class session.

 

The classes will be conducted by FWP certified instructors and also sponsored by the Breakfast Optimist Club of Bozeman. For more information, contact John Plenke, Gallatin County Chief Instructor, at 406-388-0168 of FWP Region 3 Headquarters at 406-994-4042.