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:
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
