Hunter Safety Classes in Idaho 5/15/2010
Do I need an Idaho Hunter Safety Class?
Taking a hunter education course will allow you to comply with the Idaho Hunter Education Law and will also make you a safer and more knowledgeable hunter. There are online hunter safety courses with an online Pre-Certification Exam test as well as classroom hunting safety courses available.
What is the Idaho Hunter Education Law?
Anyone born after January 1, 1975 must complete a hunter education course in order to purchase an Idaho hunting license or show proof that they previously held a valid hunting license in Idaho or another state.
All students must be 10 years old by the next general hunting season and must meet the knowledge and skill standards outlined in the course curriculum to receive their course certificate.
What is the Idaho Bowhunter Education Law?
To purchase an archery-only hunting permit a person must complete the Idaho Bowhunter Education Course or show proof of having completed an approved bowhunter education course in another state or proof that the person previously held a valid archery permit in Idaho or another state.
Idaho hunting safety courses include:
- Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics
- Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety
- Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid skills
- Develop firearm handling skills and hunting techniques
- Increase awareness about wildlife conservation and management
- For students taking the online course and passing the online test, receive your official Idaho Pre-Certification Exam Certificate, a prerequisite for attending an Idaho Hunter Education Program Independent Study Field Day
- Receive your official Certificate of Completion upon successfully meeting all hunting safety course requirements
- Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all people who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.
How can I learn more about Idaho Hunter Safety Classes?
Go online to: http://hunter-ed.com/id/ or call 1-208-334-3700.