Hunter Education Hunting 101 *OPTIONAL* - 05/02/2026 - (1700845) - Firearms Safety & Cleaning

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May 2
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Texas Wildlife Association David K. Langford Center
6644 FM 1102
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78132
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Instructor: Christopher Mitchell
E-mail: Christopher.Mitchell@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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Join us for a session on Rifle, Pistol and Shot gun cleaning fundamentals. The intent is to cover the basics.   If you are looking to take a gun down to its individual parts this is not the class for you.
What we will do is:
  • talk safety
  • field stripping
  • cleaning barrels and actions.
We will have examples of popular rifles, pistols, shot guns and cleaning kits necessary to demonstrate cleaning. There will be no live ammunition, and we ask that none be brought in. We will inspect prior to entry into the TWA Headquarters.