Hunter Education Hunting 101 *OPTIONAL* - 09/26/2025 - (1662848) - Handgun

Class #1662848

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Sep 26
10:00 am - 09:00 pm
Sep 27
06:00 am - 09:00 am
Sep 28
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Handgun Hunting 101
Harris Ranch - Uvalde County
18072 US 90 West
Cline, TX 78801
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Instructor: David Rios
E-mail: davidrrios@hotmail.com

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 advanced workshop will develop and enhance the student’s knowledge, skills, and experience hunting white-tailed deer with a handgun.  Bring your pistol and 50+ rounds of ammunition.  A live-fire exercise will determine the student’s effective range with a handgun.  Handgun marksmanship will be taught and reinforced during the class, but if possible, students should practice handgun marksmanship prior to the training.  A rest is recommended for distances beyond 15 yards.  Please bring shooting sticks if you have a set.  A handgun hunt for spike-antlered white-tailed deer will conclude the class (Saturday and Sunday).  Large center-fire calibers are appropriate for this hunt (ex. .357 Magnum, 10MM, .44 Magnum, 45 ACP, .45 Colt, and larger).  Specialty handguns chambered for rifle calibers are also a good choice.  Handguns of appropriate caliber are available for use by students who do not have one.  Lodging and meals will be provided.  There is a $15 fee for this course.  Please bring a bag of corn for use during the hunt. Questions??? Call David Rios:  830-275-7879