Time to Register for Hunter Education Classes

Adults and children looking to take a hunter education class in 2008 should enroll now, as 70 percent of all classes are held by the end of May.

Jim Carter, hunter education coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said some classes are beginning to fill up, and others are already underway. “Get your registration in early because hardly any are available during late summer and fall,” Carter said.

Individuals can sign up for a class by accessing the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov, and clicking on the online services tab, and “online course enrollment” under the hunter education heading. Classes are listed by city, and can also be sorted by start date. To register for a class, click on “enroll” next to the specific class, and follow the simple instructions. Personal information is required.

Individuals who do not have access to the Internet and want to sign up for a class can call the hunter education program in Bismarck at 328-6615.

State law requires anyone born after Dec. 31, 1961 to pass a certified hunter education course to hunt in the state. Hunter education is mandatory for youth who are turning 12 years old, and children can take the class at age 11.