FIREARMS SAFETY
There is a Firearms Safety class held at the club every spring.
The Firearm Safety course is now required by the State of Minnesota.
The club has offered this course since 1955.
The course is based on gun safety and handling of a firearm, hunter
responsibility, ethics and bowhunting, plus many other areas.
The club has a group of certified volunteer instructors, but we are
always looking for interested volunteers to assist and offer new ideas.
Class hours are from 7:00pm - 9:00pm each night. Saturday April 5th is the Field / Range Day from 7:00am to about 1:00pm.(Students must attend all 11 classes). A parent or guardian is requested to attend the March 4th class from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Class dates are; March 4,6,11,13,18,20,24,27, April 1,3. April 5 is Field / Range Day. No firearms or ammunition is to be brought to classes by the students. A firearm of some type (ie. rifle, shotgun, BB gun, etc) will be needed for the Field / Range day. Do not bring ammunition for this day. if you have no firearm one will be provided to shoot on the range. Field / Range day will be held rain or shine. Students should dress accordingly.
The firearm safety course will cover hunter resposibility, firearms handling, archery, marksmanship, wildlife identification, game management and game care, survival, water safety and first aid
If you have questions, call John McClay after 6om at 763.675.2397
BOWHUNTER SEMINAR
There is a Minnesota Bowhunter Education Seminar held at the club every spring. Many states require this training to obtain a non-resident archery license. The course is based on bowhunter responsibilities, proper equipment safety, game laws, bowhunting techniques, game recovery and game care, wildlife conservation, survival and first aid. Its held on a Saturday, from 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. and is usually limited to 25 students.
The club has a group of certified volunteer instructors, but we are always looking for interested volunteers to assist and offer new ideas.
2008 Minnesota Bowhunter Education Seminar. 2 classes required to complete the course: Wednesday April 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, and Saturday, April 26, 8:00am - 4:30 pm. Participants must be 12 years old or older. 12 - 18 year olds must posess a firearms Safety Certificate. Course topics include; Bowhunter responsibilities, Proper equipment, safety, and game laws, Bow hunting techniques, Game recovery & care of game, Wildlife conservation, Survival & first aid. Participants receive an ID card, arm badge, and informative reference materials. Cost $5.00 (includes all class material). Lunch will be available at additional cost. Register by calling Mike Speckel 763-477-3619. Class limited to the first 25 registered.