CANCELED: Archery Hunter Safety – Addendum Course

Offered by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Already taken Hunter Ed? This course will get you certified in archery hunting, building off of the standards you’ve already completed. This course builds on the standards that you have already met with hunter education, and focuses on bow and crossbow use specifically. The Addendum course is convenient and a great way to become certified in archery hunting with a half day class. You will then be eligible to purchase your archery hunting license and hunt with a bow or crossbow in Maine. Available to anyone 10 and over that has a valid hunter education certificate. At the addendum class students must show proof of having previously completing a Hunter safety course. We should have records and can verify after registration those who have taken the hunter safety in Maine. Those taken from another state will need to show proof of compeletion. The student will also need to demonstrate to the instructor that they can safely handle a bow, and must participate in workshop and session activities, and pass a test with a score of at least 70%. SIGN UP Clicking the button above will take you to MDIFW’S registration page on Eventbrite. Course Outline Intro to Bowhunting/ Crossbow hunting Wildlife Conservation Safe and Responsible Bow hunting Know your Bow and Arrow Know your Crossbow Preparation Before the Hunt Methods of Bowhunting Shot Placement and Recovery Final review and test Once complete, you will be eligible to purchase your Maine Archery Hunting License and begin your journey of hunting with a bow or crossbow. The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry or national origin. Any person who needs accommodations to participate in a program should contact the office at 207-287-5220 or [email protected] to discuss their needs in advance.