Event Details

This is a basic Hunter Education course. This is a five day course, Monday thru Friday, (August 4 through 8 respctively), 5:30 pm through 9 pm in the classroom, which will be held at the Sublette County Weed and Pest Control office. There is a Saturday portion to this course which will be a Live Fire Firearms portion held at the Sublette County Firearms Range off Industrial Road in Pinedale, WY. Ammunition and 22 caliber rim fire rifles will be provided for use. This course is designed to meet basic Hunter Education requirements to prepare students for the upcoming 2025 Hunt season. There is a nominal $5.00 admission fee. 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 the predetermined start of class. There exists a substantial amount of material to be presented both in and out of the classroom and including homework assignments. 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. However, past experience has revealed that children under the age of 12 years often are not physically strong enough to handle full sized rifles and shotguns. Parents are advised to facilitate their child's success by insuring their child has adequate upper body strength to handle and manipulate simulated, non functioning firearms in the classroom. Maximum Age Policies: There are no maximum age policies. 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: Recommended ages 12 and up individuals new to firearms hands-on learners