Hunter education courses are being offered in person this October at the Conservation Club of Brockport. These courses are offered to those interested in obtaining a New York State small/large game hunting license and/or a muzzle-loading or bowhunting privilege. Unlike available online classes, in person classes are offered free of charge.
The Hunter Education course is a mandatory requirement for anyone who would like to obtain a NYS small/large game license and is a requirement (in addition to the Bowhunter Education course) for hunters who want use a bow and arrow to hunt deer or bear. This course is required for hunting deer with a crossbow or muzzleloader. For hunting large game using a bow and arrow, the DEC requires the Bowhunter course to learn bow hunting skills, elevated stand safety techniques, and other New York State mandated content. Students successfully completing these courses are issued the Certificate of Qualification that is required to obtain a hunting license and/or bowhunting privilege.
The Bowhunter Education course will be held October 5. Interested students may register online at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/215169.
The Hunter Education course (gun) will be held Saturday October 19. Register at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/215170.
Students may obtain the hard copy student manuals from the Conservation Club lobby, 291 Ladue Road, Brockport, during open trap on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m., from the Sweden Town Offices, or from Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport. A copy can also be downloaded from the DEC website and 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 fall and spring firearms and bowhunting educational opportunities. Their next Hunter Education courses will be offered in the spring of 2025. The Beginners Trap Shooting class is no longer offered, but beginning shooters may receive instruction on the fourth Monday of each month during the open trap session. For details about trap, contact http://mgcyrccob@gmail.com.
For more information about the October Hunter Education classes, follow the course specific links, visit the DEC website at http://www.dec.state.ny.us, call the Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Headquarters at 585-226-2466, or email huntsafelyny@gmail.com.
Information about the Conservation Club of Brockport is available from http://www.ccbrockport.org.
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