Hunters Education
Basic hunter education training is required in Washington State for all first-time hunters born after January 1, 1972. There are no exceptions under the law.
There is no minimum age required to enroll in hunter education, but instructors may require a parent or guardian to attend all classes if students are under 14 years of age. Student under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian attend the 1st class.
Individuals who have a previous Washington hunting license or a valid Washington hunter education training certificate need only show these documents to a license vendor in order to purchase a new, hunting license.
Non-resident hunters born after January 1, 1972 are also required to prove successful completion of hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. Please plan non-resident hunting license purchases in advance! Failure to present the necessary documentation to the hunting license vendor will lead to disappointment!
Hunter Education Classes are held at the Granite Falls Sportsmen's Club clubhouse, we provide them as a service to our community so they are free of charge.
2010 Dates and Time
March 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2010
May 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2010
June 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2010
July 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2010
Each class is 3 hrs, from 6pm-9pm.
Course Content.
Hunter education classes focus on three broad topical areas:
(1) Firearms and outdoor safety;
(2) Wildlife management;
(3) Hunter responsibility.
The average class includes 7 sessions spanning 20+ hours. Successful students must pass a written test, demonstrate safe firearms handling skills and a positive attitude. All hunter education classes are taught by instructors certified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
*For registration, call 360-691-5161 (leave a message) or visit the clubhouse. You can also e-mail your Name, Phone and class desired to huntersed@gfsclub.com*
Click Here for additional Hunter's Education information for throughout the state.
There is no minimum age required to enroll in hunter education, but instructors may require a parent or guardian to attend all classes if students are under 14 years of age. Student under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian attend the 1st class.
Individuals who have a previous Washington hunting license or a valid Washington hunter education training certificate need only show these documents to a license vendor in order to purchase a new, hunting license.
Non-resident hunters born after January 1, 1972 are also required to prove successful completion of hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. Please plan non-resident hunting license purchases in advance! Failure to present the necessary documentation to the hunting license vendor will lead to disappointment!
May 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2010
June 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2010
July 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2010
Hunter education classes focus on three broad topical areas:
(1) Firearms and outdoor safety;
(2) Wildlife management;
(3) Hunter responsibility.
The average class includes 7 sessions spanning 20+ hours. Successful students must pass a written test, demonstrate safe firearms handling skills and a positive attitude. All hunter education classes are taught by instructors certified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
*For registration, call 360-691-5161 (leave a message) or visit the clubhouse. You can also e-mail your Name, Phone and class desired to huntersed@gfsclub.com*
Click Here for additional Hunter's Education information for throughout the state.