Date: 2/29/08
Contact: John McKay
Phone: (775) 688-1553

2008 HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE

2008 hunter education class schedules for all areas throughout Nevada are now available to the public. Schedules and more information on Nevada’s hunter education program can be found on the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website at www.ndow.org or by calling NDOW offices. In Nevada, anyone born after January 1, 1960 and who hasn’t completed a hunter education course in another state is required to take the class before purchasing a hunting license.

Students looking to take a class this year will find a number of changes to NDOW’s hunter education program, all designed to make classes more convenient and accessible. In addition to finding class schedules, program requirements and information on the NDOW website, students can now register for classes online as well. They simply search by date, city or county and click on the class of interest for date, time and location details and follow the instructions to register.

Moving Nevada hunter education further into the electronic age, students can now also complete their pre-class work online. NDOW’s course has two components: home study, where students complete course materials, followed by an instructor-led course. Until recently, home study meant picking up a free workbook and student manual at a NDOW office, while allowing adequate time to complete the workbook before the class date arrives.

Now with the option of the online home study course, students can skip the trip to NDOW and complete their pre-class work on their computer.

To get started, students go to the NDOW website and follow the links to the online course or directly to www.hunter-ed.com and click on the link to the Nevada course.

Regardless how they choose to complete the course, NDOW is urging students to register for a class early before demand increases. “Interest in classes typically drops off around the holidays and as hunting seasons wind down after the first of the year,” said John McKay, NDOW outdoor education coordinator. “Many people don’t start thinking about taking a class until they realize the big game application deadline is coming up, which is April 21 this year. By then everyone wants a class, the classes are jammed and students are turned away.”

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.