Waterfowl identification classes for hunters offered

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Alabama and Shelby will host two waterfowl identification classes at the refuge headquarters building at 1101 Casey Road, Alabama. Classes will be on Tuesday, August 26 with a repeat on Thursday, August 28. Classes will run from 7 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m. There is no charge, but attendance will be limited to 65 people per class and registration is required. This state-sanctioned course will be taught by instructors from the Finger Lakes and Western New York Waterfowl Association. In addition to waterfowl identification, the course will also cover ballistics, hunter ethics and state and federal waterfowl hunting laws. Participants must pass a written exam to receive a Waterfowl Identification Certificate which is required before hunting waterfowl on federal and some state lands.

To register call (585) 948-5445, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any available seats due to "no shows" will be filled first come - first served on the night of each class.