A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter education field day for online students has been set for Bainville on Sunday, Sept. 14. The course will be held starting at the Bainville Fire Hall. Depending upon the number of students, participants MAY be broken into two sections of three and a half hours each, (12-3:30 p.m. or 4-7:30 p.m.).

Consistent with FWP’s licensing laws, students who are currently 11 and who will turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the current license year, or older, may take the online course and the requisite field day. Adults 18 and older may take the field day to gain hands-on experience, though it is not required.

The online course (course fees apply) needs to be completed before signing up for a field day. Students completing the online course must register with their field day qualifier certificate and bring their certificate to the field day.

During the field day, participants receive instruction, practice, and then demonstrate their skills and knowledge in two key areas: firearm safety and hunting ethics. Instructors provide hands-on instruction and present realistic scenarios, then evaluate students on their understanding and competency. All hands-on firearms training is done with a variety of inert firearms. Other activities may include blood trailing, game recovery and care, bear awareness, and more.

Registration:

Students must be registered prior to attending a field day. To find a class and register, or to take the online course, go to fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter. More information about the class, location, and other details will be on the registration page. Make sure to print, read and sign any necessary paperwork ahead of the class. A direct link to this field day registration page can be found here: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/233966

If there are any questions, please contact course instructor Marc Kloker at mkloker@mt.gov.