If you’re planning to hunt this fall and still need to complete your hunter education course, now is a good time to sign up for a hunter safety class. Classes are offered statewide.

Hunter education is required in Wyoming for all hunters born after 1965. The major purpose of hunter education is to promote safe and ethical hunting, while teaching skills that will prevent hunting and firearm-related accidents. The course all enhances knowledge about the tradition of hunting and focuses hunting responsibilities.

“The spring is a good time to get into a hunter education course,” said Tristanna Bickford, Wyoming Game and Fish hunter education coordinator. “New hunters who wait until late summer or early fall to try to get in a class often find they fill up quickly. Also, there are a limited number of course offerings since the volunteer instructors also hunt.”

Additionally, Wyoming Game and Fish is always looking for qualified volunteers to help teach Hunter Education courses. Ideal volunteers have experience hunting in Wyoming and/or in other states and are passionate about sharing hunting with the next generation. Learn more about how you can give back to the next generation of hunters here. There will be several opportunities to get certified throughout the state; the next is in Pinedale on April 18 - 22, 2016.

To register for a class, visit the Hunter Education website. Game and Fish also offers an online version of the course which includes an in-person field day. The website is updated as new courses are scheduled.