By state law, anyone planning to buy a basic hunting license, archery or trapping license must complete the respective hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course. Individuals may purchase these licenses by showing a certificate of completion from the appropriate course, or a previously issued license of the same type. One word of caution: Don't wait until hunting season to take a course; it'll be too late! Courses run from late winter through October, but fill up quickly in the fall months and close out quickly.
Hunter's Education Course, Hudson Fish and Game Club, 53 Pine Road, Hudson, NH 03051
Chief Instructor Andy Onderdonk
Must Pre-Register by phone: (603)889-6908
Cost of Class is $5.00
SPECIAL NOTE from Chief Instructor Andy Onderdonk:
Anyone who doesn't show up for the sign-up night will usually be taken off the list. When they call me, if they need to sign-up on Friday before the class I need to know that in advance to save them a place in the class.
DON'T EXPECT TO JUST SHOW UP ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND JUMP INTO THE CLASS, IT MIGHT BE ALL READY FULL....
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:00pm-7:00pm Sign Up Night at Hudson Fish and Game Club
Registration Night at the Hudson Fish and Game Club in the main hall. Come register and meet the instructors. Registration fee $5.00 required. Course Packet issued.
Friday, April 23, 2010 Hunter's Education Class 7:00pm-9:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Hunter's Education Class 8:00am-5:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Breakfast served at a small price 7:00am-8:00am
Lunch served at a small price 11:30am-12:30pm (time may change according to class schedule)
Sunday, April 25, 2010 Hunter's Education Class & Testing 8:00am-5:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Breakfast served at a small price 7:00am-8:00am
Lunch served at a small price 11:30am-12:30pm (time may change according to class schedule)
FAQ's
What are the age requirements for Hunter Education?
To receive a certificate of completion in a traditional hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course, you must be at least 12 years old by the completion of the course. To take the online hunter education course, students must be at least 15 years of age, or older. Youth hunters should try to complete a hunter education course sometime between the age of 12 and their 16th birthday.
What will I learn in Hunter Education?
Fish and Game's Hunter Education Course is more than a "gun safety" class. The mandatory course consists of classroom instruction, field experiences and firing on a shooting range. Each course is taught by trained, certified volunteer instructors and the local conservation officer. The course covers the following topics:
Firearms identification, safety and handling
Hunter ethics and responsibility
Outdoor safety and survival skills
Introduction to specialty hunting (archery, crossbow and muzzleloader)
Wildlife identification and management
Game recovery and care
NH hunting laws
Students in the "traditional" Hunter Ed course are provided with a course manual, wildlife ID guide, outdoor survival information and additional handouts. Courses involve lecture, demonstrations, small group activities, a live fire experience, written exam and practical field test. The average course length is 16 hours.
Each class concludes with a written test and practical field exam. If successful, students receive their hunter certification card. Hunter education instruction and course materials are provided free of charge; instructors may charge up to $5 per student to cover the use of facilities.
Fall 2010 Class
Chief Instructor Andy Onderdonk
MUST Pre-Register by phone: (603)889-6908
Cost of Class is $5.00
SPECIAL NOTE from Chief Instructor Andy Onderdonk:
Anyone who doesn't show up for the sign-up night will usually be taken off the list. When they call me, if they need to sign-up on Friday before the class I need to know that in advance to save them a place in the class.
DON'T EXPECT TO JUST SHOW UP ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND JUMP INTO THE CLASS, IT MIGHT BE ALL READY FULL....
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Sign-up 6:00pm-8:00pm
Registration Night at the Hudson Fish and Game Club in the main hall. Come register and meet the instructors. Registration fee $5.00 required. Course Packet issued.
Friday, September 10, 2010 Hunter's Education Class 7:00pm-9:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Hunter's Education Class 8:00am-5:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Breakfast served at a small price 7:00am-8:00am
Lunch served at a small price 11:30am-12:30pm (time may change according to class schedule)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 Hunter's Education Class & Testing 8:00am-5:00pm MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
Breakfast served at a small price 7:00am-8:00am
Lunch served at a small price 11:30am-12:30pm (time may change according to class schedule)
