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Hunter Education course offered in Brockport

A Hunter Education course is being offered at the Conservation Club of Brockport, 291 Ladue Road, Brockport, on Thursday, October 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, October  13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested students may register on-line through the NYS DEC https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/92267.html.

This course is offered to persons interested in obtaining a New York State hunting license. It is offered free of charge. Safe firearm handling, tree stand safety, hunting planning and safety are taught along with other New York State mandated content. Students successfully completing the course are issued the Hunter Education Certificates of Qualification required to obtain small or large game hunting licenses.

Registered students may obtain the Student Manual at the club on Mondays during open trap (4:30 to 8 p.m.) or from the Sweden Town Hall, 18 State Street, Brockport. The manual can also be downloaded from the DEC website. Download directions are provided during the registration process. Students should allow adequate time to prepare the mandatory homework.

The Conservation Club of Brockport regularly provides firearms and hunting educational opportunities. Some basic trap instruction is offered at Monday afternoon trap shooting which is open to public participation. Additional Hunter Education courses, Bowhunter Education and Trap courses are planned for yet to be announced spring dates.

For information about this upcoming October course, either follow included course specific links at https://register-ed.com/events/view/120167, call the Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 8 Headquarters at 226-2466 or visit the DEC website at http://www.dec.state.ny.us.

Information about Trap, Sporterifle, Pistol or club membership is available by contacting mgcyrccob@gmail.com.

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