Hunter Education Hunting 101 *OPTIONAL* - 10/07/2023 - (1560288)

Class #1560288

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Oct 7
02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
The Barn at The Silver Spur Resort
13785 SH 19
Canton, TX 75103
1/2 mile North of I-20 on Hwy 19Get directions
Instructor: Jeffrey Durham

About the Course

Hunting & Shooting Sports 101 courses including, but are not limited to, Deer, Turkey, Hog, Waterfowl, Dove, Upland Game, Small Game, Western Big Game, Bow Hunting, Black Powder, Crossbows, Basic Firearm, Sporting Clays, Big Bore Rifle, Handgun, Silhouettes, 3-Gun, Trapper Education and Outdoor Survival. These 3-to-8 hour, hands-on seminars and workshops are designed for family members of all ages to learn more about the animals hunted, tools used in hunting and the shooting sports, and where to go in Texas to enjoy these activities. NOTE: Advanced courses do NOT issue the required hunter education certification. However, some advanced courses, such as bow hunter education, may issue separate certifications.

Be sure to verify that the class you are registering for is the Hunting 101 Optional Course.

You may also contact your local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department office or call TPWD Austin headquarters at 1-800-792-1112, ext. 4999.

When you arrive at the course:

  • Pay the fee to the instructor. Some instructors may charge additional fees.
  • Attend the entire course.
  • Take the written exam and get at least 75% correct to pass.
  • Upon successful completion, you may receive a temporary card, if the advanced course issues a certificate. 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 online in your Account Profile on this site.
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This is a NO CHARGE  Introductory to Turkey Hunting.  Turkey 101.  This class will be geared towards youth ages 9 -18 years of age.  Topics will include:  Safety, Wild Turkey Facts, Predators, Anatomy of the wild turkey, Shotguns and Ammunition, Turkey Calls, Where and How to Hunt, Where are Wild Turkey Found, Habitat and Turkey Talk.  We will have lots of "hands on" opportunities to include a shooting range, learning stations and more.  This class will be in conjunction with a NWTF Jake's Event.  We will also have information about the Texas Youth Hunting Program, Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.   The class will be held at this location on this date.  The time is still up in the air but should be close.  This will be updated by September 3, 2023.