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Firearms Hunter Safety Courses

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's Hunter Education Course is more than a "gun safety" class. The basic mandatory course consists of classroom instruction. Each course is taught by a trained, certified volunteer instructor according to statewide standards. The course covers the following topics:

Total Course = 12 Hours

  • Proper Handling = 2 Hours
  • Rifle and Shotgun = 2 Hours (1 hour each)
  • Survival/First Aid = 2 Hours
  • Hunter Responsibility = 2 Hours
  • Map and Compass = 2 Hours
  • Landowner Relations = 1 Hour
  • Time as Needed in Course = 1 Hour

Students are provided with a course handbook, outdoor survival information, and additional handouts. Courses involve lectures and demonstrations by instructors, homework, field experiences and a final written exam. The minimum course length is 12 hours, although many will average more. You must attend every day of the class in order to receive your certificate.

New courses will be posted below as they become available.

Can't find a course for your area? Contact the Regional Safety Coordinator for your area or the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220.

Androscoggin County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

No classes available at this time.

Can't find a course for your area? Contact the Regional Safety Coordinator
for your area or the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220.

Aroostook County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Presque Isle - Fish and Game Club

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Dick Fortier
(207) 496-1221
September 17, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 22, 2012
8 - 3 p.m.
Cumberland County
Location
Contact
Date/Time
Scarborough - Fish and Game Doug Malloy
(207) 247-5458
June 16 & 17, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Casco - Recreation Building

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Casco Recreation
(207) 627-4187
July 11, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 21, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.

New Gloucester - Royal River Rod & Gun Club

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 

Lou Haskell
(207) 655-7757 or email
louhask@maine.rr.com

July 12, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 21, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Scarborough - Cabela's

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Cabela's Store
(207) 883-7400
August 6, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 12 & 19, 2012
1 - 5 p.m.

Freeport - Casco Conference Center

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 LL Bean
1-888-552-3261
August 8, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 18, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Scarborough - Police/Fire Business, Route 1 Mark Joyce
(207) 450-4168
August 29, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 8, 2012
8 - 5 p.m.

Scarborough - Cabela's

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Cabela's Store
(207) 883-7400
October 1, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 7 & 14, 2012
1 - 5 p.m.

Scarborough - Police/Fire Business, Route 1

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Mark Joyce
(207) 450-4168
October 10, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 20, 2012
8 - 5 p.m.
Franklin County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Salem - Mt. Abram High School

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Kirsten Burbank
(207) 678-2455
May 10, 22, & 24 ,2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Hancock County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Gouldsboro - Fire Department #3

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Ernie West
(207) 963- 7423
September 7, 2012
5 - 9 p.m.
and
September 15, 2012
9 - 4 p.m.

Tremont - Town Office

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Jennifer Shaw
(207) 266-8916
September 14, 2012
5 - 9 p.m.
and
September 22, 2012
9 - 4 p.m.

Stonington - Island Community Center

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Pat Gross
(207) 367-2735
September 21, 2012
5 - 9 p.m.
and
September 29, 2012
9 - 4 p.m.

Blue Hill - Public Library

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Karen Wyatt
(207) 374-5515
October 1, 2012
5 - 8 p.m.
and
October 6, 2012
9 - 4 p.m.

Castine - Maine Maritime Academy

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Tom Perkins
(207) 326-2181
October 5, 2012
5 - 9 p.m.
and
October 13, 2012
9 - 4 p.m.
Kennebec County
Location
Contact
Date/Time
Winslow - Fire Department Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
August 20 - 23, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Winslow - Fire Department Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
September 17 & 19, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 23, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Winslow - Fire Department Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
October 15 & 17, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 21, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Knox County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

St. George - American Legion

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Mike Mathiau
(207) 226-7545
or prefer registration online.
August 6, 20, & 21, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.

Hope - Beaver Lodge

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 5 Towns Adult Ed
(207) 236-7800, ext 5
or register online.
September 11, 26 & 27, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Rockland - City Hall Rockland Police Department
(207) 594-0316
September 29 & 30, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Hope - Beaver Lodge

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 5 Towns Adult Ed
(207) 236-7800, ext 5
or register online.
October 9, 23 & 24, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.

Friendship - Hahn Center

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

MSAD 40
(207) 832-5205
or register online.

Registration begins on August 20, 2012
October 15, 29 & 30, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Lincoln County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Jefferson - School

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Central Lincoln County Adult Ed
(207) 563-2811
or register online.
September 10, 24 & 25, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Oxford County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
June 24 - 29, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
July 1 - 6, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
July 8 - 13, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
July 15 - 20, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
July 22 - 27, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
July 29 - August 3, 2012
Call for times.

Bethel - Telstar High School

This is a combination firearm and archery course.

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Adult Ed
(207) 824-2780
August 1, 2012
6 - 9 p.m. - firearm and archery
and
August 25, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m. - firearm only
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
August 5 - 10, 2012
Call for times.
Bryant Pond - 4-H Camp

Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068

This is a week long program for ages 10-14.
Fee is $595.00
August 12 - 17, 2012
Call for times.

Bethel - Telstar High School

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Adult Ed
(207) 824-2780
September 26, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 6, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.
Penobscot County
Location
Contact
Date/Time
Lincoln - Ballard Hill Rec. Center Amanda Woodard
(207) 794-3372
September 8 & 9, 2012
9 - 3 p.m.

Piscataquis County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

No classes available at this time.

Can't find a course for your area? Contact the Regional Safety Coordinator
for your area or the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220.

Sagadahoc County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

Phippsburg - Sportsmen's Association

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

RSU1 Bath Adult Ed
(207) 443-8255
or register online.

May 22, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 10, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Richmond - High School

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Richmond Adult Ed
(207) 737-4348
July 9, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 22, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Somerset County

Location
Contact
Date/Time
Skowhegan - Sportsman's Club Russ Corson
(207) 474-5361
June 4 & 6, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 9, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Skowhegan - Sportsman's Club

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Russ Corson
(207) 474-5361
July 18, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 28, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Fairfield - VFW Post Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
August 6 & 8, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 11, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Madison - Daystar Chapel on Route 201 Jerome Richard
(207) 426-2082
August 20 & 22, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 25, 2012
8 - 3 p.m.
Pittsfield - Warsaw School Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
October 1 - 4, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Skowhegan - Sportsman's Club Russ Corson
(207) 474-5361
October 22 & 24, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 27, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Waldo County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Winterport - Grant Civic Center

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

NOTE: CLASS IS FULL

Chris Labonte
(207) 754-7162
or register by email.
May 9, 16, & 23, 2012
6 - 9 p..m.

Brooks - Fire Department

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 RSU#3 Adult Ed
(207) 568-3426
August 13, 24, & 27, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
Washington County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

East Machias - Washington Academy

 Chris Sunde
(207) 263-4323
June 1, 2012
4 - 8 p.m.
and June 2, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

York County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

Kittery - Trading Post, Route 1

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

John Peterson
1-888-587-6246
Register at Receptionist Desk
July 12, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 22, 2012
9 - 5 p.m.

Saco - PD Storea Street

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Gary Dewitt
(207) 284-5495
August 8, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 19, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Alfred - Town Hall

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Glenn Dochtermann
(207) 324-3018

Please don't call for registration until two weeks before class.
August 30, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 8, 2012
8 - 5 p.m.
Lyman - York County Fish and Game Margaret Heseltine
(207) 985-9030
September 8 & 15, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.
York - Fish and Game, Route 1 Tim Carle
(207) 698-4805
September 8 & 9, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.
Eliot - South Berwick Rod & Gun Mike Anderson
(207) 748-3290
September 12, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 23, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Wells - School

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Steve Rand
(207) 646-3472
September 18, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Second date at the North Berwick Fish and Game
October 6, 2012
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Biddeford - New Life Church Bob Walsh
(207) 752-1509
September 18 & 20, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 22, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Sanford - Elks, 13 Elm Street

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Art Lamontagne
(207) 252-3663
October 1, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 13, 2012
8 - 4 p.m.

Alfred - Town Hall

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Glenn Dochtermann
(207) 324-3018

Please don't call for registration until two weeks before class.
October 4, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 20, 2012
8 - 5 p.m.

Wells - Messiah Church, Route 1

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

Werner Gilliam
(207) 408-1454
October 11, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 20, 2012
8 -4 p.m.

Hollis - Buxton/Hollis Rod & Gun

This is a homestudy course. Homestudy requires attendance at all sessions as well as study at home.

 Rick Leighton
(207) 571-8518
October 12, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 20, 2012
8 -4 p.m.