GLASGOW – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter and bowhunter education in-person classes and field days for online students are being offered across central and eastern Montana.
Please note that more classes in more locations will be added as needed throughout the year. Please go to fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter to learn more, register for classes, and see other available classes.
Thanks to all the volunteer instructors for taking the time to provide these opportunities!
In-person hunter education class starting dates in central and eastern MT:
- Lodge Pole: July 8
- Sidney: July 27
- Dodson: August 1
- Glasgow: August 3
- Harlem: August 21
Students aged 10 and up can take an in-person course, and all in-person courses are free.
Hunter education field days for online students dates in central and eastern MT:
- Scobey: July 12
- Great Falls: July 13
- Glasgow: July 27
- Miles City: August 8
- Glasgow: August 14
- Great Falls: August 17
Students NEED to take the online course before the field day. Consistent with FWP's licensing laws, students who are currently 11 and who will turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the current license year may take the online course and attend the requisite field day. The online course (course fees apply) needs to be completed before signing up for a field day. The online course takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Adults 18 and older may take the field day to gain hands-on experience, though it is not required.
In-person bowhunter education class starting dates in central and eastern MT:
- Sidney: July 27
Students must be at least 11-years old on the first day of class, and all in-person courses are free.
Bowhunter education field days for online students dates in central and eastern MT:
- Scobey: July 12
- Glasgow: July 21
- Miles City: August 8
Students NEED to take the online course before the field day. Consistent with FWP's licensing laws, students who are currently 11 and who will turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the current license year may take the online course and attend the requisite field day. The online course (course fees apply) needs to be completed before signing up for a field day. The online course takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Adults 18 and older may take the field day to gain hands-on experience, though it is not required.