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Event Status
Events Results Pending
Event ID
6822
Event Name
Public Hunter Education
Program
Hunter Education

Events Results Pending 0 of 20 seats remaining

Location

Location:

956 Maple St., Wheatland, WY 82201

Schedule

Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2024 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT
Apr 26, 2024 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT
Apr 27, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

About this Event:

Hunter Education is a legal certification, and the course is recommended for ages ten and up. Students 12 and under must have an adult guardian accompany them. To earn a certificate, all students must take and pass a 50-question test with a score of 80% or higher and demonstrate safe firearm handling skills. Please bring warm clothes for outside, a pen/pencil for taking notes, and non-messy snacks. Students are welcome to bring a sack dinner and snacks on Thursday and Friday nights; all drinks must have a lid. There will be a 1 hr break for lunch on Saturday. DO NOT BRING firearms or ammunition. The instructors will provide all materials. If you need help with registration, please call 307-777-4538 or 1-800-684-9541 after 5 pm or on the weekends.
Main subject matter is Safety with other interesting subjects taught and discussed. You are required to have at least 12 hours of classroom instruction and pass the final exam to become certified. Proper attitude and behavior will also be important in this learning process.
This is a Traditional Course which means that you must attend all 3 classes and pass the final exam in order to earn your Hunter Education Certificate.

Details

Organized by:

Nathan Warren

Cancellation Policies:

If you are no longer planning on attending this class, please cancel your registration so that those on the waiting list will have a chance to attend.

Event Policies:

STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM


Graduates of this course are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the material presented in class and in homework assignments on both verbal and written examinations. The demonstration of skill in safe gun handling is an important completion requirement. The student’s attitude toward the course of instruction and the acceptance of the principles of responsible hunter behavior weigh heavily in the pass/fail decision for each student.

Wyoming Hunter Education Law requires any person born on or after January 1, 1966, to successfully complete a hunter education course. The following policies and procedures have been outlined so you will fully understand the requirements for successfully completing the course.

Attendance at all sessions is required. Due to scheduling difficulties, make-up sessions will not be allowed. If you fail to attend any portion of the course your certification will be denied. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready for class at that time.

The following areas of concern will be used in evaluating each student for certification.
 1. Class attendance
 2. Prompt attendance at class sessions
 3. Completion of homework assignments and worksheets
 4. Participation in class activities and discussions
 5. Scores on written quizzes
 6. Score on the final examination
 7. Performance on the firearms field course
 8. Behavior in class and during the field exercise
 9. Attitude

I have read the above policy and understand the requirements for successful completion of the Wyoming Hunter Education Course.

Minimum Age Policies:

There are no minimum age policies

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

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About the Program

Overview:

This course is for individuals who want to earn their hunter education certificate in a traditional classroom setting that includes instructor-led lessons, hands-on activities and videos.

Hunter Education Courses are mostly offered in Wyoming from January - September, with most classes in March, April, August and September.  If you can't find a course in your area, check the webpage regularly and put your name on a notification list to receive a one-time email when a class becomes available in your area.
Students will engage in a series of in-person lessons that cover 
  • hunting ethics and responsibility, 
  • firearm safety
  • relevant Wyoming wildlife statutes and regulations, 
  • wildlife identification, game care and 
  • outdoor safety. 

Upon successful completion of this course students will earn their hunter education certificate which is mandatory for any individual born on or after January 1, 1966 wanting to hunt with a firearm. 

This certification option is recommended for: 
  • ages 10 and up
  • individuals new to firearms
  • hands-on learners