Hunter Education Hunting 101 *OPTIONAL* - 02/22/2019 - (488213)

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Feb 22
02:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Feb 23
08:00 am - 09:00 pm
Feb 24
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sid Richardson Boy Scouts Ranch
Boy Scouts Road
Runaway Bay, TX
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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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Trapper 101 Workshop: February 22nd (2pm) -24th, (12 noon) 2019. Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Bridgeport, TX For lodging, contact Jeff Peters: newriver98@gmail.com. Lakeview Lodge Cabins are two bedroom with two beds in each room, shared bathroom and full kitchen. Cost is $25.00 per person per night. You need to provide your own linens. Sid Richardson Scout Ranch Directions Map Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) is a 2500 acre camp with over 15 miles of shoreline on Lake Bridgeport, northwest of Fort Worth and west of Denton. From downtown Fort Worth, it is approximately 60 miles to the camp gate taking I-35 north to Hwy 287, Hwy 287 to Decatur, and Hwy 380 from Decatur to Runaway Bay. SR2 is 70 miles from DFW Airport. If you are using a GPS or Google Maps to get to the camp the best address to enter is: “Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Boy Scout Road, Runaway Bay, Texas” – that should get you to the front gate. The GPS coordinates of the front gate are: 33° 11′ 44.24″ N 97° 54′ 27.40″ W **Dress for adverse conditions if need be. Majority of workshop will be conducted outside. **No Charge For Workshop......In lieu of cost, please bring a food dish for all pot luck meals,