Free Hunter Safety Courses This Month: Sign Up in Molino and More!

Milton, Florida, United States - As summer stretches across Florida, it brings with it not just sweltering heat but also a call to the outdoors. For many, this means dusting off hunting gear and planning trips into the wild. However, before you set out, it’s crucial to ensure you’re well-prepared and safe. Enter the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which is offering a series of free hunter safety internet-completion courses throughout Molino, Cantonment, Jay, and Milton to facilitate safe and responsible hunting practices.

The FWC aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe hunting through comprehensive training sessions. According to North Escambia, anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must complete an approved hunter safety course to hunt unsupervised in Florida. Notably, the FWC course meets the hunter safety requirements across the United States and even in Canadian provinces.

Course Details

These courses require participants to complete an online program before attending an FWC Field Day, which incorporates hands-on activities that include safe firearms handling and shooting scenarios. Participants are advised to embrace these opportunities seriously, as they foster responsible hunting culture and promote conservation efforts.

The FWC has laid out several two-day events for those interested in enrolling. Here’s the schedule:

• **Escambia County**:
• July 7, 6 p.m. and August 2, 9 a.m. — Escambia County Extension, Cantonment
• July 14, 6 p.m. and August 2, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
• **Santa Rosa County**:
• June 22, 6 p.m. and June 28, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
• July 21, 6 p.m., and August 2, 8 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church

Participants need only to bring a pen or pencil and paper while all firearms, ammunition, and essential materials are provided free of charge. It’s also worth noting that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the course.

Online Course Resources

• NRAHE.org: A free course tailored for novice hunters.
• Beasafehunter.org: An engaging option priced at $28.95, featuring 24/7 tech support.
• HunterEdCourse.com: An interactive course costing $19.95.
• Hunter-Ed.com Florida: A read-aloud course available for $34.95.
• Additional Resources: Including options for those wanting a Spanish version or intensive scenarios.

Once completed, participants must register for an FWC Field Day, ensuring to have a completion certificate at hand. It’s a straightforward procedure designed to instill confidence and competence in every future hunter.

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