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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

Auburn - Androscoggin County Fish & Game Association

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

 Jack Kivus
(207) 333-0892
June 4, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 15, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Poland - Ricker Memorial Library

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

Adult Ed
(207) 345-3217

Do not call to register until school opens in the fall.
September 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 29, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Aroostook County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Presque Isle - High School

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

Adult Ed Office
(207) 764-4776 or
email diane.sites@sadl.org
May 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.

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 or 896-3432
September 9, 2013
6 - 9 p.m. and
September 14, 2013
8 - 3 p.m.
Cumberland County
Location
Contact
Date/Time
Scarborough - Fish and Game Doug Molloy
(207) 247-5458 or email dolphindm@roadrunner.com
June 22 & 23, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

Freeport - LL Bean

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

 LL Bean
1-888-552-3261
July 3, 1013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 13, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Casco - Casco Recreation, Route 121, Casco Village

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

 Casco Recreation
(207) 627-4187
July 10, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 21, 2013
8 - 4:40 p.m
Registration closes 7/2/13

New Gloucester - Royal River Rod & Gun

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 11, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 20, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

Freeport - LL Bean

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

 LL Bean
1-888-552-3261
July 17, 1013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 27, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Freeport - LL Bean

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

 LL Bean
1-888-552-3261
September 4, 1013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 14, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.

Scarborough - Cabela's

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

 Register at Cabela's
September 6, 2013 from 3 - 7 p.m.
September 20, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 29 & October 6, 2013
1 - 5 p.m.

Scarborough - Cabela's

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

 Register at Cabela's
October 1, 2013 from 3 - 7 p.m.
October 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 27 & November 3, 2013
1 - 5 p.m.
Franklin County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Kingfield - Town Office

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

 Erica
(207) 265-4637
May 28 and June 11 & 13, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
Hancock County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Mariaville - Sportsman Club

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

 Charles Andrews
(207) 299-8903
May 24, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 1, 2013
9 - 4 p.m.
Kennebec County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Windsor - Baptist Church

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

Rick Hutchison
(207) 215-6871

May 20, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 1, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.
Winslow - Fire Department Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
September 17 & 19, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 21, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Winslow - Fire Department Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
October 15 & 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Knox County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Hope - Beaver Lodge

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

 5 Town Adult Ed
(207) 236-7800, ext. 5 or
register online.
September 3, 8 & 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.

St George - Town Office

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

 Mike Mathiau
(207) 226-7545
October 7, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
9 - 4 p.m.

Hope - Beaver Lodge

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

 5 Town Adult Ed
(207) 236-7800, ext. 5 or
register online.
October 8, 23 & 24, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
Rockland - City Hall Rockland Police Department
(207) 594-0316
October 12 & 13, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

Friendship - Hahn Center

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

Vic MacCallum
(207) 975-4447 or
prefer email registration.

Registration does not begin until October 1.
October 15, 27 & 28, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
Lincoln 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.

Oxford County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
June 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
July 28, 29, 30, 31, and August 1, & 2, 2013

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2013

Dixfield - American Legion Post 100

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

 Steven Hatch
(207) 320-0411
August 6, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 18, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Bryant Pond - 4 H Camp

This is a week program, the fee is $625.00. Only Ages 10 - 15 years of age.

 Ron Fournier
(207) 665-2068
August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2013
Fryeburg - Mollyockett Middle School

Adult Ed for 61 & 72
(207) 627-4292

Do not call to register until school starts in the fall.
October 8, 2013
6 - 8 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Penobscot 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.

Piscataquis County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

Guilford - PCHS SAD 4 Adult Ed

 Harold Currier
(207) 277-3115
September 16 through 19, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.

Sagadahoc County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

Topsham - Merrymeeting Adult Ed

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

 Merrymeeting Adult Ed
(207) 729 - 7323 or
register online.
July 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 28, 2013
9 - 4:30 p.m.

Somerset County

Location
Contact
Date/Time
Madison - Gun Club Roger Sabourin
(207) 509-6735

May 29, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 1, 2013
8 - 45 p.m.

Skowhegan - Sportsman's Club Russ Corson
(207) 474-5361
June 3 & 5, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 8, 2013
8 - 4 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 10, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 20, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.
Fairfield - VFW Post 6924, 246 Main Street Don Perrine
(207) 660-6382
July 23 & 25, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
July 27, 2013
8 - 4:30 p.m.
Pittsfield - Warsaw School Carol Anthany or Lori Glidden
(207) 487-5107
September 30, 2013
and
October 1 through 3, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
Harmony - Elementary School Harold Currier
(207) 277-3115
October 21 through 24, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
Waldo County
Location
Contact
Date/Time

Winterport - Victoria Grant Civic Center

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

This class is full.

Chris Labonte
(207) 754-7162

This class is full.

May 22 & 29 and June 5, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.

This class is full.
Belfast - High School

RSU #20 Adult Ed
(207) 338-3197

Registration begins August 19th
September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25, 2013
6 - 8 p.m.

Northport - Outdoor Sportsman

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

 Outdoor Sportsman
(207) 338-4141
October 6, 2013
9 - 12 p.m.
and
October 20, 2013
9 - 4 p.m.
Searsport - High School

RSU #20 Adult Ed
(207) 338-3197

Registration begins August 19th
October 14 through 17, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.

Washington County

Location
Contact
Date/Time
Alexander - Elementary School Len Hanson
(207) 454-8733
May 25 & 26, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

Charlotte - Calais Rod & Gun Club

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

 Nancy McPhee
(207) 454-8882
August 9, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 17, 2013
9 - 4 p.m.

York County

Location
Contact
Date/Time

Lebanon - Resque On Route 202

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

 Kim Meattley
(207) 339-1562
May 30, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 8, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Wells - High School and
North Berwick Rod & Gun

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

 Steve Rand
(207) 646-3472
April 30, 2013
6 - 8:30 p.m.
and
May 18, 2013
8 - 5 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

Call to register only 2 weeks before classes, and speak slowly.
May 2, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
May 11, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Saco - Maine Tactical, 872 Portland Road

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

 Mark Joyce
(207) 450-4168

June 5, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
June 15, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Kittery - Trading Post

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

 John Peterson
(207) 752-9027
July 25, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 4, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Saco - Police Department, Storer Street

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

 Gary DeWitt
(207) 284-5495
July 31, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
August 11, 2013
8 - 5 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

Call to register only 2 weeks before classes, and speak slowly.
September 5, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 14, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.
York - Fish & Game Club Tim Carle
(207) 698-4805
September 7 & 8, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.
Lyman - York County Fish & Game Margaret Hessletine
(207) 985-9030
September 7 & 14, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

South Berwick - Rod & Gun Club

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

 Mike Anderson
(207) 748-3290
September 10, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 22, 1013
8 - 5 p.m.

Saco - Maine Tactical, 872 Portland Road

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

 Mark Joyce
(207) 450-4168

September 18, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 28, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Wells - High School and
North Berwick Rod & Gun

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

 Steve Rand
(207) 646-3472
September 24, 2013
6 - 8:30 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.
Biddeford - New Life Church Bob Walsh
(207) 752-1509
September 24 & 26, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
September 28, 2013
8 - 4 p.m.

Wells - Messiah Christian Church

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

 Werner Gilliam
(207) 408-1450
October 3, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 12, 2013
9 - 5 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

Call to register only 2 weeks before classes, and speak slowly.
October 3, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.

Springvale - American Legion

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

 Art Lamontagne
(207) 252-3663
October 7, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
October 19, 2013
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

Call to register only 2 weeks before classes, and speak slowly.
October 24, 2013
6 - 9 p.m.
and
November 3, 2013
8 - 5 p.m.