HUNTER EDUCATION TWO DAY COURSE - March 29th & 30th At Grantsville VFD

(03/06/2003)
The WV Department of Natural Resources will sponsor a Hunter Education Course, Saturday, March 29, 2003, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 30, 2003, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The classes will be held at the Grantsville VFD, located near the Grantsville Foodland Plaza.

Included in the training will be, basic gun safety, firearms and ammunition information, the Hunter's role, hunting in wildlife management, conservation, hunter responsibilities, game care and wildlife laws.

Persons successfully completing the 10 hour course will receive a Hunter Education Certification card from the Department of Natural Resources.

West Virginia law now requires persons who purchase their first hunting license after January 1, 1990 to successfully complete the Hunter Education Course. Under no circumstances will a person be certified without completing the minimum 10 hour course.

Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Students must bring with them a no. 2 pencil and their social security card.

For further information and registration details, please contact Steve Albaugh, 354-6696.