JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be offering free online-completion courses on hunter safety in nine counties next month.
In Florida, anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must first pass an approved hunter safety course before being issued a license to hunt with the use of a firearm or bow.
The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states.
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Wildlife officials said those who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them.
All firearms, ammunition and materials will be provided free of charge. You should bring a pen or pencil and paper. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Below are the dates and times for the six local counties where the classes will be offered:
Alachua County
Oct. 6 (8 a.m. until complete)
Gainesville
Baker County
Oct. 6 (8 a.m. until noon)
Macclenny
Oct. 6 (1 p.m. until complete)
Lake City
Oct. 27 (8 a.m. until noon)
Macclenny
Oct. 27 (1 p.m. until complete)
Lake City
Clay County
Oct. 4 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Green Cove Springs
Oct. 6 (8 a.m. until complete)
Graham
Oct. 11 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Orange Park
Oct. 13 (8 a.m. until complete)
Graham
Oct. 18 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Keystone Heights
Oct. 20 (8 a.m. until complete)
Graham
Columbia County
Oct. 13 (8 a.m. until complete)
Lake City
Oct. 27 (8 a.m. until complete)
Lake City
Duval County
Oct. 11 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Jacksonville
Oct. 13 (8:30 a.m. until noon)
Jacksonville
Nassau County
Oct. 6 (8 a.m. until noon)
Callahan
Oct. 6 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Bryceville
Specific locations for the classes will be given to those who register in advance, the FWC said.
If you're interested in attending a course, click here to register online.
For more information about hunter safety courses, visit MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or call the FWC’s Regional Office in Lake City at 386-758-0525.