Hunter Education Classroom Course - 09/27/2025 - (1658682)

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Sep 27
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Lockhart State Park
2012 State Park Road
Lockhart, TX 78644
Class will be conducted at the Group Recreation HallGet directions
Instructor: Paul Silva
E-mail: paulssilva60@gmail.com

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.

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:

  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.
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A Hunter’s Education Course is scheduled on September 27, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm at Lockhart State Park.  Please inform the park ranger at the entrance that you are attending the Hunter’s Education class and the entrance fee will be waived.  The class will be composed of a PowerPoint presentation, interactive discussions and hands-on activities. Students will also participate in a live fire exercise with air rifles and all equipment will be provided but students are permitted to bring their own eyes and ear protection if they prefer. Please do not bring any firearms or ammunition. There will be a working lunch in which students will watch videos while they eat, so please bring a lunch, snacks, and a drink. There is no convenience store located nearby to purchase food or drinks. I will provide free bottled water for the class.  Since we will have a live fire exercise all minors will need to have their parents or guardians print and complete the waiver form then bring it with them to class. I will send the form as an attachment to a class reminder email closer to the class date. Students will not be able to participate in the live fire exercise without the waiver. If circumstances will prevent you from attending class, please notify me ASAP so that I can add students from my waiting list. Please arrive at 9:45 am to check in, that way we can begin class on time. Please bring the exact $15 course fee if possible.  If you have any questions, please contact Paul Silva at paulssilva60@gmail.com.