MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a three-day Bowhunter Education classroom course in Miles City at the FWP office on March 21-23. This will likely be the only classroom course offered in Miles City this year.
Those people ages 12-17 also have the option of taking Bowhunter Education online, but they are still required to complete an online field day. There will be two opportunities for Bow Ed online field days this year in Miles City: Sunday, March 23 from 1-4 p.m. at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area in Miles City; and Sunday, Aug. 9 from 1-4 p.m. at the same location. The second event will be a combined Hunter and Bowhunter Education online field day.
People are strongly encouraged to register for a class or field day as soon as possible, as most classes and field days across the region are complete by July 31.
People can register now for the Miles City Bow Ed classroom course and the first online field day at fwp.mt.gov under Education.
Bowhunter Education Classroom Course
March 21-23 (Friday through Sunday)
FWP office
Students must be at least 10 or older by the first day of class to register. Those under 12 must certify as apprentice hunters at an FWP office and hunt with a mentor.
You can register for the classroom course online at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/225262.
Registered students must pick up manuals at the FWP office no later than Friday, March 14. They must read the manual and complete all chapter quizzes before the first day of class. Print out all required documents online, have parents sign and bring them to class.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to stay for the initial portion of the first class on Friday, March 21, which runs from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday’s class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at FWP. Students should bring a lunch and drink with a lid.
Sunday’s class is from 8 a.m.-noon at FWP. There will be a lunch break, followed by a field day at Spotted Eagle Recreation Area from 1-4 p.m. Students will need a lunch and transportation to the field day after lunch.
Participants should dress for the weather and for hunting conditions. No open-toed shoes are allowed. It is not required to bring a bow. Students must attend all sessions in order to pass this course.
Bowhunter Education Online Field Days
Online Field Day #1
Sunday, March 23
Spotted Eagle, 1-4 p.m.
Participants should meet at the rod and gun clubhouse at 1 p.m. sharp to check in and present their field day qualifier certificates from taking the online course. Parents are encouraged to stay for the duration of the course. Dress for the weather and hunting conditions; no open-toed shoes are allowed. It is not required to bring a bow.
Field day participants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
• Archery equipment – different types of bows, arrows, tips, etc.
• Archery equipment and tree stand safety
• Hunting ethics – e.g., personal effective shooting range, shot placement
• Blood trailing, tagging an animal, land access, etc.
Instructors will closely evaluate students. Those who cannot demonstrate proficiency will not be certified until passing a field day.
For questions about the online field day, call 406-234-0926.
Online Field Day #2
Sunday, Aug. 9
Spotted Eagle, 1-4 p.m.
Online registration for this field day has not yet begun; check back later at fwp.mt.gov under Education.
Participants should meet at the rod and gun clubhouse at 1 p.m. sharp to check in and present their field day qualifier certificates from the online course. Parents are encouraged to stay for the duration of the course. Dress for the weather and hunting conditions; no open-toed shoes are allowed. It is not required to bring a bow.
For questions about the online field day, call 406-234-0926.
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