Hunter Education Hunting 101 *OPTIONAL* - 04/14/2018 - (256905)

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Apr 14
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
City Hall, Three Rivers, TX
105 N Harboth Ave
Three Rivers, TX 78071
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Instructor: Brock Minton
E-mail: brock.minton@tpwd.texas.gov

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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Turkey 101 Workshop The first portion (classroom) of this workshop will cover types of turkeys in TX., their breeding techniques, nesting, clutch, anatomy, habitat needs, and Game Laws.  Second portion (outside- private land) will cover turkey calls, camouflage, hunting turkey, blinds, subtending, & patterning shotgun. There will be drawings for that afternoon & next morning turkey hunts (number of drawings depends on attendance) on a private ranch.  Everyone will need to bring their own shotgun, box of ammo for turkey,   own camouflage and other items in case you are drawn for one of the hunts.  Bring own box lunch, & drinks to the workshop.....not many places to stop for meals. More Information: Brock Minton: (361) 944-3617 cell brock.minton@tpwd.texas.gov