Firearms Hunter Safety - Traditional Course - Thorndike

Traditional in-person courses are available to all students and are taught by trained, certified volunteer instructors who meet state and international standards. Volunteer instructors provide valuable information to new hunters including insight into the sport of hunting, resources and support. In-person courses provide students the opportunity to ask questions of instructors and gain further guidance. There is typically no fee to complete a traditional in-person course, although some course hosts require a nominal fee to help cover facility rental or cleaning costs.

This is an in-person courses that requires students to attend two sessions. A 3-hour session of classroom instruction and homework assignment on the first day a second session that is a skills and exam day . Students are welcome to skip the first session if the successfully completed the online course. Course completion vouchers must be available prior to attending the second session.

Requirements for attending this class are:

• A Survival Kit. Families may share a kit. the kit must include a pocket knife, fire starting kit, magnetic compass, whistle, water treatment device, a small flashlight, singling device, a large contractor trash bag, food, cordage, first aid supplies, and a space blanket.

• Bring your lunch. To keep things moving we will have lunch during the class.

• Bring your own water or drinks.

• Bring a pen to take the test and you are welcome to bring latex gloves or anything else to make your experience safe.

Health Requirements:

• If you have a fever or you are not feeling well you cannot attend.

• Families are welcome to sit together.

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Any person who needs accommodations to participate in a program should contact the office at 207-287-5220 or jaime.berard@maine.gov to discuss their needs in advance.