August 24, 2026

2026 Fall Hunter Education Classroom Course Offered at Salish Kootenai College

Interested students are required to register online now at fwp.mt.gov . A parent or guardian must
accompany students under 18 to the SIGN IN. Please bring signed forms from online registration.
This course is free of charge.

NOTICE WARNING NOTICE

Volunteer instructors will begin instruction for the Hunters Education course. Classes start on:
Tuesday, September 29th: 6:30pm-7:30pm Material Pick up @ SKC Robert DePoe Building
Tuesday, October 6th: 6:30pm-9:00pm Classroom Instruction @ SKC Robert DePoe Building
Wednesday, October 7th: 6:30pm-9:00pm Classroom Instruction @ SKC Robert DePoe Build.
Thursday, October 8th: 6:30pm-9:00pm Classroom Instruction @ SKC Robert DePoe Build.
Saturday, October 10th: 8:00am-5:00pm Field Day @ Polson Shooters Association Range-

Kerr Dam Road, Polson.

Monday, October 12 th : 6:30pm-9:00pm Final Test @ SKC Robert Depoe Building
Individuals 10 years of age or older at the start of the class may be certified upon successfully
completing the course. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course
before buying a hunting license in Montana.
YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND PASS THE FIELD DAY AND BE ON TIME TO BE
CERTIFIED.
All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike. Some
students take the courses for the firearm safety and outdoor survival information, even if they
don’t plan to hunt.
ADULTS: Please feel free to attend as many classes as you can with the children. I encourage
you to take the test and take part in the Field Day with your student. If needed, you can become
certified as well.
We provide all the firearms and ammunition, you are not allowed to bring either to the
classes or the Field Day. For registration and updates, check the online class schedule
https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter . For more information on the Polson, Ronan, Pablo
Education course contact Lead Instructor Steve Hoffman at (406) 880-6750 or Stephanie Gillin-
CSKT at 406-883-2888 ext. 7241.

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