Hunter Safety Courses
1969: The PCCA offered its first Hunter Safety Course to 140 students ages 10-16. The Club was a leader in developing the instructional program adopted for use throughout the state. Over the years the Club has certified almost 6000 safe hunters through its two-day program offered annually at the Clubhouse.
A link to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will be provided soon to register for the in classroom 2 day course offered.
- Dates – Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Students must arrive by 7:00 am on Saturday to be checked off the IF&W registry list and pay their $5.00 class fee.
- Classes will run from 8:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm each day.
- Maximum class size – 60
- Minimum age – 12
Firearms Hunter Safety Class- Traditional Course – Brewer
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.
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Traditional in-person courses are available to all students and are taught by trained, certified volunteer instructors who meet state and international standards. Volunteer instructors provide valuable information to new hunters including insight into the sport of hunting, resources and support. In-person courses provide students with the opportunity to ask questions of instructors and gain further guidance. There is a $5.00 per student fee to help cover facility or cleaning costs.
This is an in-person course that requires students to attend two all day sessions.
Requirements for attending this class are:
• Those 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult, 13–17 year-olds will need to have a parents signature.
• A Survival Kit. Families may share a kit. The kit must include a pocketknife, fire starting kit, magnetic compass, whistle, water treatment device, a small flashlight, singling device, a large contractor trash bag, food, cordage, first aid supplies, and a space blanket.
• Bring your lunch. To keep things moving we will have lunch during the class.
• Bring your own water or drinks.
• Bring a pen to take the test and you are welcome to bring latex gloves or anything else to make your experience safe.
Health Requirements:
• If you have a fever or you are not feeling well you cannot attend.
• Families are welcome to sit together.
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