Hunter Safety Education Class will begin in Chelan at Natures Window Museum on Monday, March 18, and will continue through Friday, March 22, 2024.
Meeting Schedule: Monday March 18, 2024 6:30- 9:00pm
Tuesday March 19, 2024 7:00- 9:00pm
Wednesday March 20, 2024 7:00- 9:00pm
Thursday March 21, 2024 7:00-9:00pm
Friday March 22, 2024 7:00-9:00pm
Attendance is required for all class sessions, including a range day and testing on Saturday March 23, 2024, held at the Chelan Sportsman’s Club Gun Range. Instructors will advise of time at Friday’s class.
The Hunter education classes focus on three broad topical areas:
Firearms and outdoor safety
Wildlife management
Hunter responsibility
To successfully complete the course students must pass a written test, demonstrate safe firearm handling skills, and have a positive attitude. There is no minimum age required to enroll in hunter education classes, but instructors may require a parent or guardian to attend all classes if students are under 12 years of age.
All hunter education classes are taught by instructors certified by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Classes include lectures, video, and hands on training exercises.
A second all day class will be taught at the Museum on Saturday, March 23rd for students that have completed an online course.
Highlighting Success in Hunter Safety Education
This past March marked the successful completion of the Hunter Safety Education Class by approximately 40 dedicated individuals. This comprehensive course, held from March 18 to March 22, 2024, and concluding with a practical range day on March 23 at the Chelan Sportsman’s Club Gun Range, is designed to equip aspiring hunters with the knowledge and skills required for safe and responsible hunting. Completion of this program is essential for obtaining a hunting license in the State of Washington, emphasizing its critical role in promoting wildlife conservation and ethical hunting practices.
The curriculum, approved and led by certified instructors from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, covered crucial topics including firearms safety, wildlife management, and hunter responsibility. Unique to this year's session was the venue: a museum setting that allowed students to engage directly with natural habitat exhibits, enhancing their learning experience. This innovative approach, combined with a blend of lectures, video, and hands-on training, ensures that graduates are well-prepared to enter the field with a deep understanding of their responsibilities as hunters. We commend the graduates for their commitment and welcome them to the community of responsible hunters in Washington.
