The next hunter education course in Forks will begin March 6 at the West End Sportsmen’s Club. The course dates and times are as follows, March 6, 8, 13 and 15 from 6-9 p.m. The final test is at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18. Students must attend all classes for the opportunity to receive a hunter education student certificate.

Washington law requires all first-time hunters born after Jan. 1, 1972, to successfully complete a hunter education class in order to purchase a hunting license. Students receive instruction in firearms safety, wildlife conservation and sportsmanship.

The course is taught by volunteer instructors who have been certified by the Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct student courses.

The hunter education program is open to everyone, experienced or not. Most students who successfully complete this course are 10 years old or older. A parent or guardian is required to attend the first night of class with their student and is encouraged to attend all classes.

Additionally, if your student is under 10 years old, a parent or guardian must accompany them to all classes. Students must pre-register and can do so by going online at the WDFW website and follow prompts to Hunter Education, Traditional Class, registration. If you have any questions, call Randy at 374-5718.

There will be a field test for online hunter education students at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the West End Sportsmen Club. Pre-registration is required and is accomplished online. Other field test opportunities for online students will be in June and September (dates to be announced later).