Hunters who still need to get certified through a hunter education course have two opportunities with classes in Louisa and Henry Counties.

The first takes place at the Langwood Education Center in Wapello on Thursday, August 17 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday’s field day is required for hunters under 18, however online courses are available in place of the first class on Thursday. Most online courses carry a fee.

In Henry County, a hunter education course will also be held on Saturday, August 19 at Aim High Shooting in Salem. The class, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. teaches students basic survival and first aid skills, water safety, wildlife identification, the basics of wildlife management, hunting laws, and firearm/archery safety.

Iowa residents born after January 1, 1972 and nonresidents born after January 1, 1967 must complete a hunter education course to obtain a hunting license. Participants for either course must be at least 11 years old, however certificates are not valid until the child’s 12th birthday.

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