California DFW Hunter Education Courses Offered for Eastern Sierra Youths
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering a series of hunter certification classes in Inyo and Mono counties for teenagers who would like to learn to hunt. Students who successfully complete a class will earn a lifetime hunter education certificate, necessary for purchasing a hunting license.
“Last year we brought the hunter education to several schools in the Eastern Sierra and every one of them asked us to come back this year,” said Lt. Bill Daily, CDFW supervising warden for the area. “It’s very encouraging to see how many of the students took an interest in not only the hunting but the conservation as well.”
The courses will be offered at no charge for seventh and eighth graders in Bishop, Big Pine, Round Valley, Mammoth Lakes and Coleville schools. Parental or guardian approval is required for all students.
In addition to serving as a prerequisite to purchasing a hunting license, hunter education programs are a valuable education tool for beginning hunters to learn about firearm and hunting safety. The hunter education program produces responsible, knowledgeable and involved citizens – young men and women who understand the importance of complying with hunting laws, behaving ethically and wildlife conservation.
The one- or two-hour daily classes are taught by CDFW officers during the regular school day or immediately afterward. Classes will be offered at the following locations:
- Jan. 6-17 at Mammoth Lakes Middle School
- Jan. 21-Feb. 2 at Big Pine Middle School
- Jan. 27-Feb. 7 at Bishop Middle School
- Feb. 4-21 at Round Valley Middle School
- Feb. 24-March 7 at Coleville Middle School
Youth interested in attending the classes must attend seventh or eighth grades at a participating school. Parents may register their child through the school administration office.
