Hunter education classes scheduled

Hunter Education Classes have been scheduled for a number of communities in northwest Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge. 

All students must register online (Register online at fwp.mt.gov, click education) for the following courses. When registering, students will note specific information and guidelines for the course included in the online posting.

Kalispell: All students must attend a brief, mandatory orientation on Friday, Sept. 8, 4-8 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks at 490 North Meridian Road in Kalispell. Students will need to stop in for the brief orientation any time during that period. At the orientation, students will pick up their manuals and receive course instructions. Classes will be held at the Flathead High School from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 19, 20, 21, and 22. The field course will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24. Test night is back at the high school on Monday, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Call FWP (752-5501) or Mike Corkish, lead instructor, 212-8122.

Columbia Falls: After registering online, all students must attend a brief mandatory orientation at the Columbia Falls Fire Station on Sept. 13, between the hours of 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring their permission slip with them. Students will receive their manuals and assignments. Classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. at the Columbia Falls High School Sept. 26, 27, 29 and October 3, 4,and 6; field course is Saturday October 8; test night is October 10. For more information, call Lead Instructor John Kropp, 250-1963; or FWP at 752-5501.

Bigfork: Registration and first night of class is Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7-8 p.m. at Bigfork High School. The remainder of classes will be held 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 19, 21, 23, 27, and 29. The field course will be held on Saturday, October 1. Test night is October 3. Call Rod Day (249-5402) for more information; or call FWP at 752-5501.

Ronan/Pablo: Classes run August 24, 25, 26 from 6:30-9 p.m. at CSKT College campus in Pablo; Field course is held on August 28; test is on August 29. Contact: Virgil Rinke, 676-8132.

Troy: Classes are held August 22, 6-8 p.m.; August 23, 24 at 6-9 p.m.; Field course is on August 25; test is on August 26. Contact lead instructor Jim Jones at 295-4520.