Albany, NY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requires all new hunters and trappers planning to leave the country this season to have mandatory hunters, bowhunters, Or reminded me that I need to complete the Trapper education course. privilege.

In September and October, instructor-led, first-hand hunter education courses are offered throughout New York. Bowhunter Education, Trapper Education, and Waterfowl Hunter Education courses are also available, and all face-to-face courses are free and offer hands-on experience.

“DEC’s Hunter Education Program has a long and proud tradition of training new hunters and trappers each year and providing safe hunting opportunities for more than half a million New York sportsmen and sportswomen,” said Segos. the commissioner said. “Since 1949, DEC has worked closely with certified volunteer instructors to teach new outdoor enthusiasts how to become safe, responsible and ethical hunters and trappers. It remains a safe and enjoyable sport and we are grateful to our dedicated volunteer instructors for their expertise and support in delivering this important program.Dozens of courses offered in New York State I encourage all future hunters and trappers to sign up for one of the

Hunting licenses are sold, so first-time hunters and trappers are encouraged to sign up for a certification course and reserve a spot right away. Because these courses can fill up quickly. Thousands of New Yorkers take his DEC’s Hunter and Trapper Education Course each year. DEC’s online registration system makes it easy to view a list of all available courses. To find a hunter or trapper education course, visit DEC’s website or contact her local DEC office for assistance.

All face-to-face courses require students to review course materials and complete homework assignments before attending classroom or field sessions. The homework portion of the course introduces the subject matter and enhances your understanding of the course material. Proof of completed homework is required to attend the face-to-face portion of the course. Students should register for the course well in advance of the course date to allow time to complete the homework requirements which take approximately 3 hours. All face-to-face courses must successfully complete an face-to-face field day in order to receive course certification.

Homework materials can be found on DEC’s website. Students can also follow the guidelines provided in the course announcement when enrolling in a course. For those with limited Internet access, course manuals and homework sheets are always available from DEC Wildlife Offices and Hunter Education Program instructors.

Educational Courses Produce Hunter Safety Outcomes

New York hunter education courses are very effective in training safe hunters. About 500,000 licensed hunters spend an estimated 10 to 15 million of her days in the field each year. New York’s 2021 hunting season saw the fewest number of hunting-related shootings since record-keeping began and was the safest ever, according to a report on the number of hunting-related shootings is shown. A DEC environmental conservation officer said in 2021 he will investigate nine hunting-related shootings. That includes him one fatality, the lowest number on record since DEC began compiling his hunting-related shooting statistics in 1958. New York State.

DEC’s Hunter Education Program is designed to teach and promote safe and effective hunting principles, practices and strategies. For more information on DEC’s Hunter Education Program, please visit DEC’s website.

New gun safety requirements

New York State recently adopted new requirements for the purchase and transfer of ownership of semi-automatic weapons in New York State and for the purchase, possession, storage and transportation of firearms and ammunition. DEC’s Frequently Asked Questions and additional details and guidance regarding recent changes to New York’s firearms law, questions and answers regarding the impact of recent changes to New York’s firearms law on hunting and hunting-related activities can be found on DEC’s hunting website. (https: //www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html. For more information about gun safety in New York, visit https://gunsafety.ny.gov/.

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