The Remedial Hunter Education Program looks at the history of hunting in Montana (Montana Hunting Story), explores a hunter's reasons and motivations for hunting (Why I Hunt), and tests an individual's values by presenting various dilemmas and asking the hunter what they would do (Choose a Path For Hunting).
The Remedial Hunter Education Program consists of four assignments:
- Montana Hunting Story looks at the history of hunting in Montana and the U.S
- Why I Hunt explores a hunter's reasons and motivations for hunting
- Choose a Path will test an individual's values by presenting various ethical dilemmas and asking the hunter what they would do
- Putting it All Together asks you to reflect on your behavior and what you might consider doing differently after you have completed the program
If you are taking this program optionally, disregard the instructions for defendants and skip ahead to Start the Program.
Montana Code 87-6-915 (1)(2)(3). Remedial hunter education program -- sentencing.
(1) The court may sentence a person who is convicted of a hunting violation that results in a mandatory forfeiture of hunting privileges or who is convicted of a hunting violation to complete a remedial hunter education course.
(2) A person who is sentenced by the court to complete a remedial hunter education course shall successfully complete the course before any license privileges may be restored.
(3) The department may not issue a hunting, fishing, or trapping license to a person who is convicted of a hunting violation that results in a mandatory forfeiture of hunting privileges until the person has successfully completed the remedial hunter education course.
All four parts of the Remedial Hunter Education program are online. You may also request a packet be mailed to you by calling (406) 444-9948.
- If you chose the paper packet, you will need to complete the Enrollment Form and return it along with the completed assignments and payment.
- If you chose the online course, only the completed Enrollment Form and payment need to be mailed.
- If you do not know the Date of Conviction/Bond Forfeiture information, leave it blank.
- There is a $50 program fee that can be paid to FWP by check, money order, or cashier’s check. Credit cards are not accepted. This fee must be sent with the completed assignments and/or Enrollment Form.
- Completing all the exercises will take approximately 4-6 hours. If you are taking the course by mail, you should allow at least 2 weeks for program completion. This will give you enough time to receive materials and return the assignments. Mailing all the assignments together will expedite the procedure.
- If you use the paper packet, send FWP all four completed assignments: Montana Hunting Story, Why I Hunt , 4 completed Choose a Path worksheets and the Putting It All Together and the enrollment form with $50 payment to FWP.
- If you take the course online, all assignments will be automatically submitted to FWP. You will not need to print them.
- Please mail to:
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Attn: Remedial Hunter Education
1420 E 6th Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
- Upon successful completion we will notify you, FWP Enforcement, and the sentencing Court that you have successfully completed the Remedial Hunter Education Program.
