Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Bowhunter Ed Classes Offered in NW Montana

A number of bowhunter education classes have been scheduled for northwest Montana. All students must register online for the following courses. When registering, students will note specific information and guidelines for the course included in the online posting. All first-time bowhunters regardless of age must complete the Bowhunter Education Course to purchase an archery stamp in Montana. The course is free of charge.

Course list: (See online posting for details

Kalispell Bowhunter Education Courses: (held at the Flathead Valley Trap Club): evening classes held 6:30- 9 p.m.; Saturday field days held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
--Class 1: March 31 April 3, and 4
--Class 2: Youth Class: April 16, 17, 18
--Class 3: April 30, May 1 and 2
--Class 4: July 9, 10, and 11
Kalispell South Bowhunter Education course (held at Spirit Quest Archery)—May 5 and 7 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and May 9 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Whitefish Bowhunter Education course (also held at the Flathead Valley Trap Club)
--June 4, 5 (6-9 p.m.); June 6 (8 a.m. to noon). Contact: Ron Nail: 862-4509.

Columbia Falls Bowhunter Education Class: Held at North Valley Community Center, Teakettle Room, Columbia Falls: June 11, 12, (6:30-9 p.m.); June 13 (12:30pm to 5:30pm); Contact Dave Yeats, 892-4527.

Plains Bowhunter Education course: Orientation is March 2, 6-8 p.m. at Plains High School. Classes will begin on April 6, from 6-8 p.m. and end on April 10. For more information contact Wayne Crismore, 826-5139.

Libby Bowhunter Education Course: Orientation is held March 4, from 5-6 p.m. at the Frontier Communications Building in Libby; Classes will be held at the Lincoln County Shooting Complex on March 9, 10, 11, 12, (6-9 p.m.). Contact: Bill Swagger, 293-5256.
Trout Creek Bowhunter Education Course: First night of class is Monday, April 20, Trout Creek Fire hall; remaining schedule will be set then. Contact: Harold Hudson 827-4010.

West Kootenai Bowhunter Education course: Held at West Kootenai Community Church, West Kootenai Road in Rexford. Orientation and first class is held from 7-9 p.m. on April 23; remainder of schedule will be handed out then. Contact: Jerry Gingerich Phone: (406) 291-7618.

Field Days for Online Adult Bowhunter Education Students:
--Online Bowhunter Education field day (adults only) Number 1: Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at Flathead Valley Clay Target Club. Must have passed online course and bring certificate.
--Online Bowhunter Education field day (adults only) Number 2: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at Flathead Valley Clay Target Club. Must have passed online course and bring certificate.