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Courses are available year-round, but our peak season is August through October. If you fail to find a course that meets your needs, check back frequently. The site is updated as new courses are received.

Upcoming Hunter, Bow and Trapper Courses

Hunter Education (Basic Firearm)
ADDISON County
Orwell 9/8,15,22,29, 10/6,9
Weekdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm; Field day 10/9 8:00am - Noon
David King
Location:Orwell Village School Main St Orwell, VT
Registration Information:Call David to pre-register at 802-948-2351
Limited class size - register early
Vergennes 9/10,11,17,18
Weekdays 6:00-9:00pm; Saturdays 9:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
John Stokes
Location:Vergennes Area Rescue Vergennes, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration is required by contacting John at 802-877-2587 or emailing jcstokes26@myfairpoint.net
Students must attend all dates. Pre-registration is required.
Vergennes 9/20,22,24,27,29 - Field Day 9/25
6:00-9:00pm; Field Day 8:00am - 2:00pm
Henry Tierney
Location:Vergennes Armory Monkton Rd Vergennes, VT
Registration Information:Call Dennis to register at 802-425-4547 or 802-274-0256
BENNINGTON County
Bennington 9/10,13,17,18
Weekdays 6:00-9:00pm; Field Day 8:00am - 1:00pm
William LaTour
Location:LaTour's 1315 Middle Pownal Rd Bennington
Registration Information:Pre-registration is required, please call Bill at 802-442-6102, class size is limited please call early
Limited class size - register early
CALEDONIA County
Lyndonville 9/14,16,21,23,25,28
week nights 5:30-8:30pm; Saturday Sept. 25 8:00am - Noon
Robert Hamel
Location:Ricks Gun Shop 77 Mount Hunger Rd Lyndonville, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration is required by calling 802-626-5108.
CHITTENDEN County
Essex Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning 09/14/2010-10/05/2010; live fire on 09/25/2010
6:00-8:00pm
George Bosworth
Location:Essex Middle School 60 Founders Rd Essex, VT 05452
Registration Information:Call Essex Parks & Recreation to register at 802-878-1342
Milton 9/14,16,21,23 additional Saturday TBA
6-9pm
Ron Morgan
Location:Milton Fire Station Milton, VT
Registration Information:Limited to 35 students - register early. Call 802-893-4922 to register.
Recommended ages of 10+. Participants must attend all five classes.
Milton 9/14,9/16,9/21.9/23, plus one Saturday
6-9pm plus Saturday
Ron Morgan
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Milton Fire Department
Registration Information:Must pre-register with Milton Recreation Department: 893-4922
Limit of 35 participants.
Franklin County
Fairfax 9/9,14,16,21,23,28,30
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gary Holsopple
Location:BFA Fairfax High School Fairfax, VT
Registration Information:Pre-register at BFA High School on Sept. 2, 2010, 6:00pm
Pre-registration required.
St Albans 10/23,24
Saturday 7am - 2pm; Sunday 7am - ?
Ron Rollins
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Sportsman Club of Franklin County St. Albans, VT
Registration Information:Call Pelkeys Archery to register at 802-524-2582
Limited to 30 students
LAMOILLE County
STOWE 9/9-12,2010
Thursday & Friday 5:00-8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Sunday 7:00am - Noon
BRUCE EMERSON
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Stowe Police Department 350 S. Main Street Stowe, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration required, limited to 25 students, call the Stowe Police Dept. at 802-253-7126 before Sept. 3, 2010
Pre-registration is required.
ORANGE County
Thetford 9/7,14,16,19,21,23,28,30
7:00-9:00pm
Douglas Stone
Location:Thetford Elementary School RT 113 Thetford, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration is not required.
ORLEANS County
Derby 9/10,14,16,21,23,25
Weekdays 6-9pm; Saturday Field Day 8am - ?
Eric Camber
Location:Derby Fish & Game Club Derby, VT
Registration Information:Sign ups on Sept. 10 at the clubhouse 6-9pm
Glover 9/14,16,21,23,25
6-9:00pm
Steve Johnson
Location:Glover Town Hall Glover, VT
Registration Information:Registration will be held on Sept. 8, 6-8:00pm, at the Glover Town Hall - must be present
RUTLAND County
Poultney 9/20,22,23,24,26
6:00-8:00pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm
Martin Van Buren, Jr.
Location:Poultney Fire House Beaman St Puultney, VT
Registration Information:Call or stop by Mart's Sporting Goods 802-287-9028 or Beaman Street, Poultney
Pre-registration is required.
Bomoseen 10/11-16
Weekdays 6-9:00pm; Saturday Field Day 9:00am - Noon
Stanley Patch
Location:Edward Kehoe Conservation Camp Point of Pines Rd Bomoseen, VT
Registration Information:Call Stanley to register at 802-468-5001 before Oct. 8, 2010
Pre-registration required.
WASHINGTON County
Waterbury Center 9/14,16,21,23,24,25
9/14 - 6:00-8:30pm; 9/16 - 24 -6:30-8:30pm; 9/25 - 8:00am - Noon
Jeff Severidt
Location:Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club RT 100 Waterbury Center, VT
Registration Information:No pre-registration required.
Waitsfield 10/25,10/26,10/27,10/28,10/29
7pm - 9pm
Eric Haskin
Location:Waitsfield Telecom Garage 3898 Main St., Waitsfield
Registration Information:No pre-registration required. 496-8339 496-5065 (after 5 pm)
WINDHAM County
Bellows Falls 9/4,6,8,9,11
Weekdays 6-9:00pm; Field Day Saturday 8:00am - Noon
Vince Cherico
Location:Polish American Club Rockingham Street Bellows Falls, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration required on Sept. 4, 2010 at the Polish Amercian Club at noon.
Pre-registration is required - student must be present on Sept. 4, 2010.
Brattleboro 9/7,21,28 10/5, 9
7-9pm; Oct 9 - 9am - Noon
Herbert Meyer
Location:VFW Post 1034 Black Mtn Road Brattleboro, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration required by calling 802-257-9509 or emailing hsmeyer33@yahoo.com
Pre-registration required.
Jamaica 9/11,12
8:00am - 5:00pm
Jeff Buffum
Location:Jamaica Fire Dept. VT RT 30 Jamaica, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration required - please call Jeff at 802-874-4003 or email buffums@svcable.net
Pre-registration required before Sept. 10, 2010
Whitingham 9/13,15,17,18,19
M,W,F 6-9pm; Sat 8:30am - 3:30pm
William Cox
Location:Deerfield Valley Sportsmen Club, Inc. Fowler Rd Whitingham, VT
Registration Information:Pre-register at DVS Club on 8-24-10 5-7:00pm or call Debra at 802-368-7525 before Sept. 1, 2010.
Pre-registration required.
Jamaica 9/25,26
8:00am - 5:00pm
Jeff Buffum
Location:Jamaica Fire Dept. VT RT 30 Jamaica, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration required, please call Jeff at 802-874-4003 or email buffums@svcable.net
Pre-registration required.
WINDSOR County
Hartford 9/13,14,16,20,21,23 Field day 9/18
6:00pm - 8:00pm; Field day 9:00am - 1:00pm
Jim Martin
Location:Dothan Brook School RT 5 Wilder, VT
Registration Information:Pre-register at Town of Hartford Parks & Recreation Dept. during business hours or call 802-295-5036 before Sept. 9, 2010.
Pre-registration required.
Ludlow 9/18,19
7:30am - 4:30pm
David VanGuilder
Location:West Hill Recreation Area West Hill Rd Ludlow, VT
Registration Information:Call to register before Sept. 9 - 802-228-4747
Pre-register before Sept. 9, 2010
Homestudy -Hunter Education
Calendonia County
St. Johnsbury 10/30,
8:00am - 5:00pm
Jeff Houde & Linwood Smith
Location:Smith's Old Bradley Road St. Johnsbury, VT
Registration Information:Call Jeff at 802-274-7957 or email jeff15gone@yahoo.com This class is compatible with the online study guide
Chittenden County
Essex 9/11,
7:30am registration, class 8am - 4pm
John Pellegrini
This Course is Currently FullLocation:VT Fish & Wildlife Regional Office West Street Essex, VT
Registration Information:Registration opens August 1, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens August 1, 2010
ORLEANS County
Westfield 9/18,
8:00am - 4:00pm
Eric Hastings
Location:Degre's Auction House Westfield, VT
Registration Information:Call the Auction House at 802-744-2427 or Eric at 802-673-4392 to pre-register.
Pre-registration is required by Sept. 11, 2010. Limited class size.
Rutland County
Bomoseen 9/5,
7:30am registration, 8am - 4pm
Jason Morin
Location:E. Kehoe Conservation Camp Point of Pines Road Bomoseen, VT
Registration Information:Registration opens August 15, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens August 15, 2010
Pittsford 9/8,10/16
9/8 - 6-8pm; 10/16 - 9am - 5pm
Rick Hedding
Location:Lothrop Elementary Pittsford, VT
Registration Information:Pre-register at the Pittsford Town Office or call 802-483-6500 x. 17 before Sept. 6, 2010
Pre-registration required
Bomoseen 10/24,
7:30am registration, 8am - 4pm
Jason Morin
Location:E. Kehoe Conservation Camp Point of Pines Rd Bomoseen, VT
Registration Information:Registration opens September 20, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens September 20, 2010
WASHINGTON County
Northfield 9/10,11
Friday evening 5-9:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Elmer Family
Location:Mountain Deer Taxidermy Loop Road Northfield, VT
Registration Information:Please call during business hours to register at 802-485-7184
Pre-registration is required
Waterbury 10/30,
Registration 7:30am; class 8am - 4pm
John Pellegrini
Location:Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club, Rte 100
Registration Information:Registration opens September 15, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens September 15, 2010
Waterbury 10/31,
7:30am registration, class 8am - 4pm
John Pellegrini
Location:Chelsea Fish and Game Club, Chelsea
Registration Information:Registration opens September 15, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens September 15, 2010
Combination Hunter and Bow Hunter
LAMOILLE County
Stowe 9/13,20,27 & 10/4; 10/9 field day
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Mark Leveillee
Location:Stowe Parks & Recreation David Gale Center 336 Park Street Stowe, VT
Registration Information:Pre-registration is requested, please call 802-253-6138 or visit www.townofstowevermont.org
WASHINGTON County
Montpelier 9/17,18,19
9/17 - 6-9pm; 9/18 - 8am-5pm; 9/19 - 9am - 1pm
Mark Tillinghast
Location:Montpelier VFW 1 Pioneer Street Montpelier, VT
Registration Information:Contact the Montpelier Recreation Dept. to register during business hours. 802-225-8699
Bowhunter Education
BENNINGTON County
Bennington 9/11,
9:00am - 5:00pm
Chuck Keir
Location:Catamount Bow Club Fuller Rd Bennington, VT
Registration Information:Pre-register at Mincers Mini Mart 802-442-9824
Caledonia County
St. Johnsbury 9/4,
8:00am - 5:00pm
Jeff Houde & Linwood Smith
Location:Smith's Old Bradley Road St. Johnsbury, VT
Registration Information:Call Jeff to register at 802-274-7957 or email jeff15gone@yahoo.com
Bring your bow with practice tipped arrows if possible
St. Johnsbury 9/18,
8:00am - 5:00pm
Jeff Houde & Linwood Smith
Location:Smith's Old Bradley Road St. Johnsbury, VT
Registration Information:Call Jeff at 802-274-7957 to register or email jeff15gone@yahoo.com
Bring your bow with practice tipped arrows if possible
CHITTENDEN County
Essex 9/8,9,11
Wednesday & Thursday 7pm - 9pm; Saturday 8am - 4pm
Doug St Amour
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Forest & Parks District Office West Street Essex Jct.
Registration Information:Please contact Doug to register by calling 802-434-3060.
Bring your bow & target tipped arrows if possible. Bring a bag lunch for Saturday. Limited class - register early.
Essex 9/18,
8:00am - Noon & 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ken Robertson
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Morning session - Foster Road Fire Station Afternoon Session - participants will need transportation
Registration Information:Call Ken to register at 802-872-0122 - limited class register early.
Participants will need transportation to field portion during the afternoon.
FRANKLIN County
Bakersfield 9/12,
8:00am - 4:00pm
Robert Willey
Location:Bakersfield Town Hall East Bakerfield Road Bakersfield, VT
Registration Information:Email ljwmyfeducation@gmail.com to register
St. Albans 9/19,
8:00am - 4:00pm
Ron Rollins
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Sportsman Club of Franklin County St. Albans, VT
Registration Information:Call Pelkeys Archery to register at 802-524-2582
Limited to 30 students
GRAND ISLE County
Alburg 9/12,
8:00am - 4:00pm
Robin Rousseau
Location:Alburgh Rod & Gun Club 342 Greenwood Rd Alburgh, VT
Registration Information:Call Robin to register at 802-796-3440 before Sept. 10, 2010
Pre-registration required.
ORANGE County
Thetford 9/11,12
8:00am - 3:00pm
Douglas Stone
Location:Thetford Elementary School RT 113 Thetford, VT
Registration Information:Registration will be held on Sept. 7, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Thetford Elementary School
Pre-registration is required.
Randolph 9/12,
8 am to 5 pm
Robert Raskevitz
Location:Randolph Fish & Game Club 549 Lefebvre Road, Randolph
Registration Information:Robert Raskevitz, 728-9582
RUTLAND County
Poultney 9/8,9,10
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Marty Van Buren
Location:Poultney Fire House Beaman St Poultney, VT
Registration Information:Call Marts Sporting Goods 9am-5pm to register at 802-287-9022.
Pre-registration required.
Rutland 10/4,5
5:30pm sharp - 8:00pm
Mike McNolty
Location:Rutland Elks Lodge 46 Pleasant St Rutland, VT
Registration Information:Limited class - register early by calling 802-773-1822 or visiting the Rutland Recreation Dept before Sept. 5, 2010.
Sponsored by the Tom Fiske Foundation, Rutland Recreation Dept., W. Rutland American Legion, W. Rutland Sons of the American Legion, Rutland Elks Club Lodge 345.
Washington County
Waterbury 9/25,
7:30 registration; class 8am - 4pm
John Pellegrini
Location:TBA
Registration Information:Registration opens August 15, 2010, call 802-241-3720
Registration opens August 15, 2010
Waitsfield 9/27,9/28,9/29,9/30,10/1
7 pm - 9 pm
Eric Haskin
Location:Waitsfield Telecom Garage 3898 Main St, Waitsfield
Registration Information:No pre-registration required. 496-8339 496-5065 (After 5pm)
Trapper Education
CHITTENDEN County
Milton 9/25,
8:00am - 8:00pm
Randy Barrows
This Course is Currently FullLocation:Location to be announced
Registration Information:Call Randy for registration and further details at 802-893-4258 or critrgitr@msn.com
Limited to 20 people.
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