New Hunters Planning for
Spring Turkey Season Must Complete Mandatory Hunter Education
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced that in-person hunter education classes are being offered
throughout New York State this spring in advance of the May 1 opener of
spring turkey season.
"Turkey hunting remains
one of DEC's most popular hunting seasons and these courses, taught by
our very knowledgeable volunteer instructors, are key to another
successful year," Commissioner
Seggos said. "As we
continue to safely resume in-person courses, I am excited for new hunters
to learn the necessary safety techniques and responsibilities to safely
enjoy turkey hunting season."
All new hunters planning to
go turkey hunting this season in May are reminded that they must first
complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a
hunting license. DEC works closely with thousands of dedicated
DEC-certified volunteer instructors statewide to provide these in-person
training courses free of charge.
All in-person hunter
education courses require students to complete homework prior to
attending the classroom and field session. Proof of the completed
homework is required to attend the course. Students should register for
the course well in advance of the course date to allow time to complete the
homework requirement, which takes approximately three hours. All
in-person courses require successful completion of a field day to earn
certification for the course.
DEC's online registration
system makes it easy to view a list of all available in-person or online
courses. Students can register from any device - smartphone, tablet, or
computer - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To locate a
nearby hunter education course visit
DEC's website.
File footage of a DEC hunting course can
be found at DEC's website (courtesy of NYSDEC).
**Next course in Lewis County is:
Lowville Fish & Game Club
Lowville, NY 13367
Saturday, April 30, 2022: 8:30am
- 4:30pm
View
Event
New York Hunter
Education Course
Registration Open: 17
of 24 seats remaining
Photos of past DEC Hunter
Education Course(courtesy of NYSDEC):
DEC Hunter Education Course
Hunter Ed Instructor Colleen Kimble works with student
during Hunter Ed Course
Hunter Ed Instructor teaches students proper handling of a weapon
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