Hunter and Bowhunter In-Person Classes and Field Days for Online Students Offered Across Northeast Montana
Hunter and bowhunter in-person classes and field days for online students offered across central and eastern Montana this spring and summer
GLASGOW- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter and bowhunter education in-person classes and field days for online students are being offered across central and eastern Montana.
Several of these opportunities will allow of-age students to become certified to participate in the application process before the May 1 and June 1 big game application deadlines. Please note that more classes in more locations will be added as needed throughout the year. Please go to fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter to learn more, register for classes, and see other available classes.
Thanks to all the volunteer instructors for taking the time to provide these opportunities!
In-person hunter education class starting dates in central and eastern MT:
- Sidney: April 7
- Miles City: April 10
- Glasgow: April 13
- Havre: April 23
- Wolf Point: April 29
- Havre: May 7
- Harlem: May 28
- Hays: June 9
- Lodge Pole: July 8
- Dodson: August 1
- Glasgow: August 3
- Harlem : August 21
Students aged 10 and 11 can take an in-person course and hunt as an apprentice but will not be able to put in for special applications until the year they turn 12 before Jan. 16.
Hunter education field days for online students dates in central and eastern MT:
- Miles City: April 12
- Great Falls: April 13 (currently full)
- Sidney: April 18
- Glasgow: April 24
- Great Falls: April 27
- Great Falls: May 12
- Great Falls: June 9
- Great Falls: July 13
- Miles City: August 8
- Glasgow: August 14
- Great Falls: August 17
Students NEED to take the online course before the field day. Consistent with FWP’s licensing laws, students who are currently 11 and who will turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the current license year may take the online course and attend the requisite field day. The online course (course fees apply) needs to be completed before signing up for a field day. The online course takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Adults 18 and older may take the field day to gain hands-on experience, though it is not required.
In-person bowhunter education class starting dates in central and eastern MT:
- Sidney: April 7
- Miles City: April 17
- Havre: April 20
- Glasgow: April 24
Students must be at least 11-years old on the first day of class.
Bowhunter education field days for online students dates in central and eastern MT:
- Sidney: April 18
- Miles City: April 19
- Havre: April 25
- Glasgow: April 26
- Miles City: August 8
Students NEED to take the online course before the field day. Consistent with FWP’s licensing laws, students who are currently 11 and who will turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the current license year may take the online course and attend the requisite field day. The online course (course fees apply) needs to be completed before signing up for a field day. The online course takes around 6-8 hours to complete. Adults 18 and older may take the field day to gain hands-on experience, though it is not required.
