Hunter/Bowhunter Education Hunter Education Instructional Aides

• Opening Night Speech (PDF)

• Survival Tips (PDF)

• Activity Guide (PDF)

• Mileage Reimbursement Form (PDF)

• Time Sheet (PDF)

Bear Spray Videos

• Watch on YouTube: How to Use Bear Spray 

• Watch on YouTube: Montana Hunter Safety in Bear Country

• Mission Statement for Online Student Field Day (PDF)

• Parent Letter (PDF)

• Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Education Release and Limitation on Liability (PDF)

• Hunter/Bowhunter Student Code of Conduct (PDF)

• Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Education Classroom Registration Form (PDF)

• Online Field Day Evaluation Form (PDF)

• Bear Spray Lesson (PDF)

• Free Online Manual Study Guide (includes audio)

• How to use the Montana MyFWP app and Tips when out in the field - YouTube

• Let Us Help You Become A Better Hunter at Hunters Connect!

• Field Day for Online Students Outline

Kalkomey Tutorial

This is a training video for volunteer instructors on how to use Kalkomey's event manager, an online platform for managing Hunter, Bowhunter, and Trapper Education courses.
 

• Montana Online Hunter Education Student Evaluation (PDF)

Bowhunter Jeopardy

• Chapters 1-3 (PDF)

• Chapters 4-6 (PDF)

• Chapters 7-8 (PDF)

• Policy and Procedures (PDF)

• Policy and Procedure Quiz (PDF)

• Instructor Policy Acknowledgement Form (PDF)

Take the quiz!

• March 2025 Instructor Newsletter (PDF)

• April 2024 Instructor Newsletter (PDF)

• June 2024 Instructor Newsletter (PDF)

• Shelly Anderson — 406-444-9948 or at Shelly.Anderson@mt.gov

• Francis Reishus — 406-444-9947 or at Francis.Reishus@mt.gov

• IHEA Prodeals: 

To create an account on Guidefitter with instant verification through IHEA, please click this link: https://www.guidefitter.com/IHEA-USA [guidefitter.com].
This link will take you to the IHEA Association page. Click on “Tell me more” and follow the steps to create your account. Once you sign up, you will be redirected back to the IHEA page. Please click “Tell me more” again and enter your IHEA membership email for instant verification. You will receive a confirmation email from Guidefitter, and $10.00 will be added to your Guidefitter wallet, which can be used toward a purchase. Guidefitter is a ProSource Company that offers discounts from over 300 industry partners. We are excited about this partnership, as Guidefitter will donate to IHEA to support future Hunter Education Innovation with each account created by IHEA members.

• Silencer Central Discount: This year, enjoy a 40% discount on Banish model suppressors from Silencer Central. Here's how to sign up:
  • Visit https://www.silencercentral.com/silencernation/sc-guide-program/
  • Company Name: Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
  • Add your social media account (optional). If not, put N/A
  • Pro Affiliation: Check the box: Hunter Education/ Shooting Instructor 
  • For the "Guide/Outfitter URL" section, use https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education
  • Guide/Outfitter Business Number: Enter Francis's phone number (406) 444-9947 
  • Upload a picture of your instructor card
  • Have questions? Reach out to us!

NEW! 

• The MeatEater Pro Program.  As a Pro Program member, you now have access to 30% off First Lite, 15% off FHF Gear, 20% off Phelps Game Calls, and 20% off MeatEater logo wear, spices, and foodstuff.

      Use the following link: https://www.firstlite.com/pages/pro-program.html

Create Account: Fill in information

                 *Employer type: Fish and Wildlife Department 

                 *Nature of Employment: Part Time

                 *Employer: Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks 

• Upload a picture of your Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Volunteer Certificate