Hunter Education

HUNTER EDUCATION

Page Updated December 17, 2011

This section of our site is dedicated to news and information about the Washington State Hunter Education program.

2012 Hunter Education Classes are Now Scheduled

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For class pictures and information about our completed 2011 classes, click HERE.

Our Hunter Education Classes are provided under the sponsorship of the Northwest Sportsman's Club and are held at the Greater Spokane Elks Lodge.

Thanks to the Hauser Lake Gun Club we are able to provide a field course with simulated shoot/no shoot scenarios, and various obstacle crossings. We will also have a live fire session, shooting five rounds with either 20 or 12 gauge shotguns at clay targets.

For class pictures and information about our completed 2010 classes, click HERE.

Rick and I previously taught with a team at the Wholesale Sports Store at Spokane Valley Mall. Click HERE to see pictures of graduating students from our 2007, 2008, and 2009 Wholesale Sports classes.

Click HERE to see pictures and bios of our instructors and volunteers.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Hunter Education Program

2012

Classes

Orientation

Classroom Sessions

(Tuesday thru Friday)

Field Day/Live Fire

(Saturday)

May/June

May 22 -Tuesday

May 29 – June 1

June 2

June

June 18 - Monday

June 19 – June 22

June 23

July

July 10 - Tuesday

July 17 – July 20

July 21

August

August 14 - Tuesday

Aug 21 – Aug 24

August25

Classes Sponsored by Northwest Sportsman’s Club

Classes Held at the Greater Spokane Elks Lodge #228

Located at 2605 North Robie Court in Spokane Valley

Enrollment: WDFW's online enrollment system will be used for all our classes. Enrollment will be opened 6 weeks prior to the start date of each class. A direct link to the online registration system for each class will be posted on this page when that class is opened for enrollment.

Classroom: For a map to our classroom location at the Elks Lodge click HERE

State Certified Instructors: Jim Parman, Rick Parman, Brian Drake.

Class Details: Orientation and class sessions will begin at 5:30 PM and end at 8:30 PM. The first day of each class will be primarily an orientation day. Students will be given agendas and expectations and requirements will be explained.

Student Manuals will be handed out along with necessary forms to be completed by students. If a student is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian is required to sign paperwork. Students 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult during the entire class.

Class sessions and instruction resume on Tuesday, following the orientation session. By this session students will be expected to have read the Student Manual and reviewed the study questions for each chapter. It is required that all study questions be completed. Your books will be collected while you are taking the written test on Friday, and will be checked to make sure the study questions have been answered. If you need help, see an instructor before or after class.

Field Day and Live Fire sessions begin at 8:00 AM and will end before Noon. Maps and directions will be provided to the field day location.

Please Note: It is imperative that students be on time each day! Students must attend ALL scheduled hours to pass the course!

Agenda: To see the class agenda, click HERE

Class Fees: There is no fee for these classes.

Communication: Communication between students and instructors will be by email, so be sure to provide an email address that will reach you in the event of schedule changes or unforeseen circumstances. You will receive a reminder a week or so before your class. Please respond right away if you find you cannot attend so the spot can be filled by someone else.

Important: if you are under 18 years of age, be sure to download the parent consent form, print it, have it signed by a parent or guardian and bring it to the first evening of class.

To view other classes available statewide for online registration, go to:

https://my.register-ed.com/

Click on Washington State on the map, click on Classroom Course, then scroll through the calendar months to find classes you may be interested in. Click on the date of the class you want and follow the directions to register.

Sponsors: The Department of Fish and Wildlife furnishes manuals and test booklets. Other supplies, ammunition, equipment, and class materials are provided by the Northwest Sportsman's Club. Classroom provided by the Greater Spokane Elks Lodge #228. Field Course and Live Fire venue provided by Hauser Lake Gun Club.

Questions?

Email Jim Parman at:

jim@oldmissourihillbilly.com

The State of Washington requires that all prospective hunters, born on or after January 1, 1972, successfully complete an approved Hunter Education course before they can purchase a hunting license. As you would expect, the demand for these classes is very high, and more instructors are always needed.

Instructors are volunteers, and work under the auspices of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Even though instructors are in 'unpaid' status, they are afforded liability protection the same as regular, paid employees of the State.

If you have an interest in becoming an Instructor, email Jim Parman via the above link.

Even if becoming a certified instructor is not something you want to pursue at this time, additional help is always appreciated. Parents, grandparents, etc. are welcome to attend the classes and are encouraged to assist the instructors if they so desire and have pertinent knowledge and skills to contribute.

Washington is reciprocal with other states, so that our Hunter Education cards are honored in those states, and vice versa. If you plan to hunt in another state with Hunter Education requirements, it is wise to check well ahead of time to make sure your Washington card is accepted.

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