• Hunting & Shooting Skills


    Overview

    Workshops build upon basic hunter education to provide hands-on experience to gain the skills and confidence to independently participate and enjoy hunting and shooting sports.

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    Open to those wishing to build their hunting and shooting sports skills. Classes include hands-on training taught by seasoned instructors. Courses range from one-day condensed classes to multiple days.
    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Hunter Certification: Instructor-led


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    Course Content

    This course will provide instruction in the areas of: firearm handling and safety; hunting law and ethics; responsibilities towards landowners; hunting skills; wildlife identification; survival skills and first aid; and management and conservation.

    Hunter Education Certification Cards

    Hunter Education Certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.

    Who needs Hunter Education?

    If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.

    Age Requirements

    • Recommended for students ages 9 to adult.
    • A parent must check in students under age 18.

    Special Accommodations

    Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Hunter & Bowhunter Certification: Instructor-led


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    Course Content

    This course will provide instruction in the areas of: Firearm/bowhunting handling and safety; Hunting/bowhunting law and ethics; Responsibilities towards landowners; Hunting/bowhunting skills including methods, shot placement, recovery techniques, game care, survival skills, blood trailing, tree stand safety and first aid; Responsibilities towards landowners; Wildlife identification; and Management and conservation.

    Hunter Education Certification Cards

    Students certify in both hunter and bowhunter education. Hunter & Bowhunter Combination Certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.

    Who needs Hunter Education?

    If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.

    Who needs Bowhunter Education?

    To buy an archery permit, all bowhunters must possess a valid hunting license and show proof they have completed an approved bowhunter education course OR show evidence of having been licensed for an archer-only hunt in Idaho or another state, or complete an affidavit to that effect.

    Age Requirements

    • Recommended for students ages 9 to adult.
    • A parent must check in students under age 18.

    Special Accommodations

    Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Angler Education


    Overview

    Angler education workshops provide hands-on instruction and experience to gain the knowledge and skills to participate in angling activities.

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    Course Information

    Open to those new to angling and seasoned anglers wanting to expand their knowledge or try new techniques. With instruction and hands-on experience, participants will to able to confidently choose locations and equipment to pursue new angling adventures.

    Classes include hands-on training taught by seasoned instructors. Courses range from one-day condensed classes to multiple days.ays.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Trapper Certification: Instructor-led


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    Course Content

    This course includes trapping laws, ethics, avoiding non-target catch, trapping laws, basic trapping methods, and safety.

    Trapper Education Certification Cards

    Trapper Education certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.

    Age Requirements

    • Minimum age is 9 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    • A parent must check in students under age 18.

    Special Accommodations

    Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Wolf Trapper Certification: Instructor-led


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    Course Content

    This course will provide instruction in the areas of: wolf management, wolf trapping regulations and ethics, wolf habits and behavior, making, rigging and setting traps and snares, proper care for a wolf, reporting requirements.

    Who needs Wolf Trapper Education?

    This class is required to trap wolves.

    Age Requirements

    • Minimum age is 9 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    • A parent must check in students under age 18.

    Special Accommodations

    Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
  • Bowhunter Certification: Instructor-led


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    Course Content

    This course will provide instruction in the areas of: bowhunting law and ethics, bowhunting skills, wildlife identification, and management and conservation.

    Bowhunter Education Certification Cards

    Bowhunter Education Certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.

    Who needs Hunter Education?

    To buy an archery permit, all bowhunters must possess a valid hunting license and show proof they have completed an approved bowhunter education course OR show evidence of having been licensed for an archer-only hunt in Idaho or another state, or complete an affidavit to that effect.

    Age Requirements

    • Recommended for students ages 9 to adult.
    • A parent must check in students under age 18.

    Special Accommodations

    Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.

    Managed And Approved By:

    Idaho Department of Fish and Game

    https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/