Hunter, bowhunter education courses set for Miles City

There will be two in-person Hunter Education classes offered in Miles City in March, and online registration in now available for the first class. Hunter Education students must be at least age 10 by the first day of class.

An in-person Bowhunter Education course is scheduled for Feb. 22-25 in Miles City, and online registration begins Friday, Feb. 3. Students must be at least 11 by the first day of class to register.

The first Hunter Education course will be March 3-5 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office in Miles City, with 35 seats available. Students can register online now for the free course at fwp.mt.gov under Education. After registering, students must pick up a homework packet at the FWP office no later than Feb. 24 or they will be dropped from the class. Registration also closes Feb. 24. The manual must be completed by the first class and signed consent forms turned in that night.

Class on March 3 will run from 6-8 p.m. Parents or guardians should plan to attend the first half-hour or so. Class on March 4 and 5 is from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students should bring snacks and sack lunches for these two days. Bringing personal firearms or ammunition to class is grounds for dismissal.

The field day will be the second half of the class day on March 5 at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area in Miles City. Students must dress for the weather and for hunting scenarios. This field day is not open to students taking the online Hunter Education course.

For questions, contact instructor Caleb Bollman at 406-234-0914.

The second Hunter Education course in Miles City is March 24-26 at FWP headquarters. Registration for the 35 seats is available online from Feb. 27 to March 17 at fwp.mt.gov under Education. After registering, homework packets must be picked up at FWP no later than March 17 or students will be dropped. The manual must be completed by the first class and signed consent forms turned in that night.

Class on March 24 is from 6-8 p.m. Parents or guardians should plan to attend the first half-hour. Class on March 25 and 26 is from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students must bring snacks and sack lunches for those two days. Bringing personal firearms or ammunition to class is grounds for dismissal.

The field day is the second half of the class day on March 26 at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area in Miles City. Students must dress for the weather and for hunting scenarios. The field day is not open to online students.

For questions, contact instructor Caleb Bollman at 406-234-0914.

The Bowhunter Education course will be Feb. 22-25 in Miles City at the FWP office. This will be the only bow course offered in Miles City this year. Students can register online for 20 seats from Feb. 3-18 at fwp.mt.gov under Education. After registration, students must pick up homework packets no later than Feb. 18 or they will be dropped. The manual must be completed by the first day of class and signed consent forms turned in that night.

Class on Feb. 22, 23 and 24 will be 6-9 p.m. Parents or guardians should plan to attend the first night’s class for about 15 minutes. Bringing personal bows or arrows to class is grounds for dismissal.

The field day is Feb. 25 at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area in Miles City. Students must dress for the weather and for hunting scenarios. The field day is not open to online students.

For questions, contact instructor Marla Prell at 406-234-0926.

Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes in other southeast Montana communities will be added in future months. To check availability, visit fwp.mt.gov under Education.

There is still the option for anyone 12 or older to take an online Hunter or Bowhunter Education course without a field day, but there is a small registration fee.