Hunter Education Classes offered in Pinedale
Required to obtain a hunting license
February 14, 2020
There will be two sessions of Hunter Education courses offered in Pinedale. Anyone born after January 1, 1966 must take an approved Hunter Education Course in order to obtain a hunting license in Wyoming. These are five-day courses with one additional day of practice at the local gun range. Space is limited for the gun range practice days, so it is recommended you sign up early. Sign up is by online registration here. For more information call the Pinedale office of the Wyoming Game & Fish at 307-367-4353 or stop by the front desk of their office at 432 East Mill Street.
February 24-29, 2020
Location: Wyoming Game & Fish Pinedale Regional Office
432 East Mill Street, Pinedale
Instructor: Miles Anderson, 307-730-0331
5:30-8:30PM
5-day class will be Monday – Friday, February 24th-28th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Wyoming Game & Fish Pinedale District Office, and a Range Day on Saturday, February 29th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Pinedale Rifle & Pistol Club range in the Pinedale Industrial Park. Please plan accordingly for that outdoor day and dress warmly. There may be an additional $5 course fee to help purchase ammo for the range day. Please bring a pen/pencil, water bottle and snacks if desired. Space is limited for the gun range practice day, so it is recommended you sign up early.
March 23-28, 2020
Location: Sublette County Weed & Pest Office
12 S Bench Rd, Pinedale
Instructor: Miles Anderson, 307-730-0331
5:30-8:30PM
5-day class will be Monday – Friday, March 23rd-27th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Sublette County Weed & Pest Office, and Range Day on Saturday, February 29th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Pinedale Rifle & Pistol Club gun range in the Pinedale Industrial Park. Please plan accordingly for that outdoor day and dress warmly. There may be an additional $5 course fee to help purchase ammo for the range day. Please bring a pen/pencil, water bottle and snacks if desired. Space is limited for the gun range practice day, so it is recommended you sign up early.
Classes cover Hunter Responsibility and Ethics, Wildlife Conservation and Management, Firearms and Firearm Safety, Game and Fish Statutes and Regulations, Game Care and Wildlife Identification, and Outdoor Safety. The classes also require hands-on firearm handling tests at the local gun range (all equipment provided. There is a $5 fee for ammunition.) There is also a written test comprised of 50 multiple choice and matching questions. Students must pass the written test with a minimum score of 70%.
Hunter Education courses in Wyoming are sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. These programs are designed for the prevention of hunting and firearm related accidents, with emphasis placed on improving knowledge about the heritage of hunting. The importance of the young hunter developing a sense of ethics and responsibility is stressed. Both the first-time and veteran hunter are encouraged to become involved in all matters related to hunting, wildlife, and the environment. Responsible, ethical behavior by hunters and personal involvement in the community will be essential to the future of wildlife and the survival of hunting.
For more information, visit the Wyoming Game & Fish website: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/.
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