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Hunter Safety class in DeSoto County
May 22, 2007
Contact: John Weatherholt (863) 648-3200
Florida law requires hunters born on or after
June 1, 1975 who have reached their 16th birthday to complete a
hunter safety course in order to purchase a hunting license. If
you are planning to hunt this season and you have not taken a
state-approved hunter safety course, don’t wait.
For those who plan to hunt out of state with a
firearm, Florida’s Hunter Safety Program meets legal
requirements for mandated hunter safety training in all states
and Canadian provinces. The free, 16-hour course covers a
variety of topics, such as firearm safety, bowhunting, survival
and wildlife management. Students receive hands-on experience
firing a .22 rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader and bow and arrow.
Students must pre-register to participate in
Florida’s free Hunter Safety Program by contacting the FWC’s
Southwest Regional Office at (863) 648-3200 or by registering
online at
MyFWC.com/huntered/ and following the links.
Location: Arcadia Family Service Center -
310 W. Whidden St.
Dates: June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 26
(Tuesday and Thursday evenings) with range day to be determined
Times: 7-9:30 p.m. each day |
