As a reminder, first time hunters and hunters 12 to 15 years of age are required to complete the hunter education course before buying a hunting license and to present the course completion certificate when the license is purchased.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will offer a Hunter
Safety Course. The three classes for the course are as follows:
Wednesday, March 31 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Thursday, April 1 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Friday, April 2 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
The class will be held at the E.S. Regional Fire Training Center at 28598 Beacon Road, Melfa, VA. There is no fee for the course, however it is required for all persons purchasing a hunting license for the first time as well as youth ages 16 and under.
Participants must attend the entire session to successfully complete the course.
Due to limited class size, you must pre-register as soon as possible. For registration or more information call:
Jim Stern at 757-787-3842 or 757-442-3740
email: buckshot5@verizon.net