2008
3 separate hunter safety classes for firearms will be available this year. The classes will be held on the following dates:
Class #1 (Lead Instructor: Ken Foster at 452-8968) REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
- Thursday, 9/18, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Friday, 9/26, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Saturday, 9/27, 9:00AM - 3PM
Class #2 (Lead Instructor: Ken Foster at 452-8968)
- Friday, 10/3, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Friday, 10/10, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Saturday, 10/11, 9:00AM - 3PM
- Class #3 (Lead
Instructor: Brad Forrest at 473-2309)
- Friday, 10/24, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Friday, 10/31, 6:30PM - 10PM
- Saturday, 11/01, 9:00AM - 3PM
Successful completion of this program is required in order to obtain a New York State hunting license. There is no fee for this program. Donations are optional.
Participants must attend all 3 sessions of their class
All classes are held at the Pleasant Valley Trout & Game Club located on Salt Point Turnpike.
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Food and beverages will be available
Pre-registration is mandatory
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Include your name and telephone number.
Enrollment is on first come, first served basis. For additional information, and to enroll,
call the lead instructor of the specific class.
Class Content Includes
- Free handouts
- Interactive discussions
- Slides & videos
- Questions & Answers
- Basic Safety Rules
- Firearm handling (carry positions, shooting positions)
- Deer search program
- Field Walk (hunting situations simulations)
- Blood trail exercise
- Firearm actions review
- Hand guns review
- Black powder guns review
- Firearm shot gun guages & rifle calibers review
- Hunting History
- Turkey Hunting Techniques,including safety aspects and calling techniques
- Hands-on shot shell reloading
- Range shooting demonstrations (all action types) & hands-on experience
- BB Gun & Air Rifle shooting
- 22 Rifle
- Shotguns (410, 20, 12 guages, birdshot & slug)
- Written Test (50 multiple choice questions). 84% or higher required to pass course