Saturday, September 26 from 8am – 4pm, open to ages 11 & up

About this Event:
Register Directly Through This Link With the DEC:
https://decals.events.east.licensing.app/em/events/594
Or, if the link does not directly go to the event at the Cuba Library, go to https://decals.events.east.licensing.app/em/programs/17 and type in 14727 in the zip code and then click the program taking place on September 26.
Due to location being at the library live fire will not be part of this course, laser guns will be used. Please bring snacks and lunch for the day.

Cancellation Policies:
If you can no longer attend the class, please cancel your registration as soon as possible.

Event Policies:
This course covers firearms safety, hunter responsibility, and ethical hunting practices. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Hunter Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is required to purchase a first-time NYS hunting license.
Class length is approximately 7 hours with breaks. All students must bring the completed homework to this course. If homework is not completed, you will not be permitted to participate. You can download the manual and homework on the DEC registration page. If you prefer to work from a hard copy of the manual, one can be mailed to you by emailing hunter@dec.ny.gov and include your name, mailing address, and type of in-person course.
Firearm handling and shooting of firearms will occur during this class. Please do not bring firearms or ammunition to the course. All class equipment and safety equipment will be provided for you.

Students are encouraged to bring:
Personal snacks and drinks.
Appropriate clothing for the weather and outdoor conditions, including proper footwear.
Pen/Pencil, sunscreen and bug spray (season dependent)
Parents or guardians who wish to attend for observation should notify the instructor that you will be auditing the class.
All students under the age of 16 must bring a permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian. You can download the permission slip on the DEC registration page.

Minimum Age Policies:
Student must be at least 11 years of age to attend the Hunter Education Course, unless he/she will, within the next year, hunt in a state that allows hunting under the age of 12 years. Check with the instructor as some restrictions will apply.

Maximum Age Policies:
There are no maximum age policies