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Texas Parks & Wildlife to hold hunter education in Mt. Pleasant

Texas Parks & Wildlife to hold hunter education in Mt. Pleasant
  • PublishedSeptember 30, 2021


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Texas Parks & Wildlife is hosting  a 6-hour Hunters Education classroom course in Mount Pleasant on Oct. 14. It will take place outdoors, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. Social distancing will be observed. Masks are optional. Lunch will be provided. 

About the Course

This course is designed for novice or young hunters, ages 9 years and above. The course covers the core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, hunting ethics and wildlife conservation. All materials are provided. The Hunter Education Classroom Course lasts a maximum of 6 hours of classroom instruction. This time does not include registration, breaks, test administration and certification card distribution.

Courses are offered across the state year round and are taught by certified volunteer instructors. The fee for the certification is $15. Some instructors may apply additional charges for the class, such as range or facility fees. Pre-registration is required. Check with the instructor for directions and any special instructions prior to going to class.

Be sure to verify with the instructor that the class you are registering for is the Classroom Course.

Please bring $15 cash for the certification, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, water bottle. Please DO NOT bring firearms or ammunition to the class.

Upon arrival:

  1. Pay the fee to the instructor.
  2. Attend the entire course.
  3. Take the written exam and get at least 75% correct to pass.
  4. Upon successful completion, you may receive a temporary card from the instructor. You may legally hunt with a valid Texas hunting license and your temporary certification card. Your permanent Texas Hunter Education certification card will be available for downloading and printing from your Account Profile.

For more information, contact instructor James Beach at jbeach753@yahoo.com, your local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department office or call TPWD Austin headquarters at 1-800-792-1112, ext. 4999 or visit https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-classroom-course-6539/

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Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.