Missoula bowhunter education classes will begin early in 2008 with the first class scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19. Ten classes are planned for Missoula between January and May. The January and February class schedule includes four classes offered on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Missoula Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) office, 3201 Spurgin Road. Students can elect to take a class Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, or Feb. 16. Students must also complete a half-day field course set for Saturday, March 1. To register for a Jan. or Feb. class, students must stop by the Missoula FWP office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5p.m., beginning Jan. 2. Classes are limited to 35 students, and registration is open until the class fills. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to register. For a complete listing of the Missoula classes, visit the online class schedule. Or, open the file posted below. By state law, all first time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase a bow and arrow license. Bowhunters born after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of completing a hunter education program . Bowhunter education courses will be offered in many other west-central Montana communities beginning in March. These schedules and dates will be announced as soon as they are available. -fwp-
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