Back by popular demand
Wendy Koons for Idaho Fish and Game Hunter education live fire with Idaho Fish and Game.
Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps offer the chance to get hunter education certified and learn many of the hunting and fishing basics from the pros
If hands-on learning is your thing, look no further than our Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps in the Panhandle Region!
During summer 2021, staff from the Idaho Fish and Game Panhandle Region office hosted the first Learn-to-Hunt day camp at the Farragut Shooting Range Center. The class was full and participants raved about their experience.
This year will be even better, because in addition to the format of last year, the last day of camp will be focused on learning the nuts and bolts of fishing.
What you can expect
Participants will be taught a variety of skills from seasoned pros. Beyond receiving a hunter education certificate, participants will have the opportunity to participate in live fire activities with modern bowhunting equipment and firearms (.22 caliber rifles, 20 gauge shotguns and muzzleloaders) under the instruction and supervision of NRA certified instructors.
They’ll also learn basic outdoor survival skills in group survival scenarios, practice game tracking, discover the science behind setting hunting seasons, try their hand at some primitive hunting skills, become “bear aware” and more!
Who can participate
These day camps are for students ages 10 to 15 who have not yet received their hunter education certificate, but desire to do so. If you are already a hunter education graduate, this class is not for you. But if that’s you, don’t despair, as there will be plenty of opportunities to participate in our new hunting and shooting sports skills classes that will be coming soon.
Class offerings may range from hunting (name species) 101 to field dressing and skinning to handgun basics, shotgunning and more. Check back often so you don’t miss a class you’ve been looking for!
Let’s get into the weeds
There will be three Learn-to-Hunt-and-Fish day camps offered this summer. Dates and links to register are listed below.
June 14-17: bit.ly/3D7aYft
July 12-15: bit.ly/3qrjtMX
August 16-19: bit.ly/3qRqyXJ
Registration is open now. You will be contacted with additional details before the camp begins.
The cost for the class is $9.75 for four days of personalized instruction and mentoring will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Contact the Panhandle Regional office at 208-769-1414 and ask for Volunteer Services Coordinator Wendy Koons if you have any questions about the day camps.