Hunter Safety

[Remington700]

Since the juvenile hunt is on the horizon, I thought I would place this here, for those that need hunter safety. This link will show you where every class in the state is offered and allow you to register.

https://twra.state.tn.us/HunterEdEventR ... &progid2=2


Those in West TN we are hosting one in Milan October 13th and 14th.

 

[TNCharlie]

Thanks for that note. My grandson just turned 10. I was mistakenly thinking that he did not have to take the hunter safety course until he turns 16. Wrong! The requirement kicks in at age 10.

So here is what else I learned (or think I learned). I want to see if I have this right. Looking at the classroom schedules, I don't see much of a way to get him into a class. Therefore I need to:

1. Register him for a field day.

2. Have him complete the on-line course.

3. Take him to field day where he will:
a. Present documentation that he has completed the on-line course.
b. Take the written exam.
c. Complete the shooting/safety range exercise.

Right? Honestly, arranging all this for a 10-year-old seems a bit overwhelming (with school, scouts, sports, etc.), but I know lots of people have done it. I'm open to advice and corrections to what I think needs to be done.

 

[gadwall]

Thanks for that note. My grandson just turned 10. I was mistakenly thinking that he did not have to take the hunter safety course until he turns 16. Wrong! The requirement kicks in at age 10.

So here is what else I learned (or think I learned). I want to see if I have this right. Looking at the classroom schedules, I don't see much of a way to get him into a class. Therefore I need to:

1. Register him for a field day.

2. Have him complete the on-line course.

3. Take him to field day where he will:
a. Present documentation that he has completed the on-line course.
b. Take the written exam.
c. Complete the shooting/safety range exercise.

Right? Honestly, arranging all this for a 10-year-old seems a bit overwhelming (with school, scouts, sports, etc.), but I know lots of people have done it. I'm open to advice and corrections to what I think needs to be done.

You are correct. There will also be a short (compared to the traditional class) classroom portion before the written exam is given during a field day.

If you absolutely cannot get your grandson into a field day or traditional class, you can get him a type 12 Apprentice License. If you take this route, someone 21 or older who is Hunter Ed compliant must accompany him and be in a position to take immediate control of the weapon.

 

[Andy S.]

Remington700 & gadwall - thanks to you both for posting this up, answering questions, and providing us the link!

 

[TNCharlie]

If you absolutely cannot get your grandson into a field day or traditional class, you can get him a type 12 Apprentice License. If you take this route, someone 21 or older who is Hunter Ed compliant must accompany him and be in a position to take immediate control of the weapon.

Thanks for all the good info. I just looked up the Apprentice License. (That is another thing I had a mistaken idea about.) My grandson has his lifetime license (a present at birth). I think that the Apprentice License is the way to go for this year. That gives us time to do the arranging for the safety course. That way I can still take him hunting this year and we can arrange for the safety course before the next season.

Thanks again, guys. TNDeer comes through again!

 

[TNCharlie]

Just got back from the TWRA office and getting my grandson's Apprentice License. Very smooth process and we are set for this season. Thanks again for the advice here.