Hunter's Safety w/Certification Option - Archery/Firearm Safety/Map and Compass (Summer)

This is a 5 day intensive course on archery, hunter's safety including firearms training and map and compass skills. Students will complete a pre-class online Hunter's Education Course through the NH Fish and Game Department, prior to the first day of class. Day 1 will be a review and application of these topics to prepare for the certification test and field day, along with an intro to archery on campus at BHS. Day 2 will encompass the field day and licensing exam along with time afield to discuss tracking a wounded animal and tree stand safety. Days 3,4,5 will be an intro/practice to wingshooting (20-gauge shotgun), .22 long rifle target training, archery target shooting and map and compass skills. All of the firearm training/shooting will take place at the Owl Brook Education Center in Holderness, NH. Archery will take place in both locations. Students will be required to take the exam, but will not be required to purchase a license to hunt. Safety and conservation will be a constant emphasis throughout the course.

Credits

.5

Grades

9-12

Age Requirement

Must be 15 years old prior to the start of class.