Last Opportunities For Hunter Education Offered
A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hunter education field day for online students, will be held in Glasgow Friday, Oct. 10. This is likely the last opportunity for hunter education certification for the year.
Consistent with FWP’s licensing laws, students who will turn age 12 by Jan. 16, 2026, 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 also 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 handson 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 course. 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 respective registration page. Make sure to print, read and sign any necessary paperwork ahead of the class.
If there are any questions, contact Marc Kloker at mkloker@ mt.gov.
