9/1/2006
Hunter Education Classes Offered throughout the State
Alabama law requires those born on or
after
August 1, 1977,
to successfully complete an approved hunter education course before they
can purchase a hunting license. With
Alabama’s hunting season just a short
time away, those who need to complete a hunter education class have
several options available. Hunter education courses are offered in a
traditional classroom setting at various sites throughout the state. The
course is also available on an interactive CD-ROM and over the Internet at
www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/education. After completing the CD-ROM
or Internet course, participants must attend a field day to receive their
hunter education certification.
In addition to providing a foundation
for novice hunters, the course is an excellent refresher for experienced
hunters and is accepted in all other states and Canadian provinces where
hunter education is mandatory before hunting license purchases. The course
involves training in hunter ethics, state wildlife and hunting laws,
firearms handling and safety, muzzleloading, archery, wildlife
identification and management, outdoor survival skills and first aid.
Hunter education courses are scheduled in all 67 counties throughout
Alabama. A complete list of traditional
hunter education courses, CD-ROM/Internet course field days, and
registration information is available online at
www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/education. For more information on
hunter education in
Alabama, call
1-800-245-2740.
Hunter education CD-ROMs are available at each County Extension System
Office and the following Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries offices:
District I and Swan Creek WMA Office
21438 Harris Station Rd.
Tanner,
AL 35671
256-353-2634
District II Wildlife Office
4101 Alabama Highway 21 N.
Jacksonville,
AL
36265
256-435-5422
District
III Wildlife Office
8211 Highway 82 West
Northport,
AL
35476
205-339-5716
District IV Wildlife Office
1820 C Glynwood Dr.
Prattville,
AL
36066
334-358-0035
District V Wildlife Office
5093 Battleship Parkway
Spanish Fort,
AL 36577
251-626-5474
District VI Wildlife Office
3520 Plaza Dr.
Enterprise,
AL
36330
334-347-9467
Andalusia Wildlife and Fisheries Office
1100 South 3-Notch St.
Andalusia,
AL
36420
334-222-5415
Demopolis Wildlife Office
1105 Bailey St.
Demopolis,
AL
36732
334-289-8030
Montgomery Wildlife Office
64 North Union St. Ste. 514
Montgomery,
AL
36130
334-242-3620
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