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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the field day portion of the free hunter safety course on May 17, 2008 in Hendry. Participants must have completed the hunter safety web course and must have the printout of the final report.

Participants will spend half the day in the classroom and half in the field. They will learn about current laws, safe gun handling, and outdoor ethics before taking the final test. The safety course also includes live-firing instruction on a shooting range.

The free safety course is:

May 17, 2008

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range, Between Clewiston and LaBelle

Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made online at MyFWC.com/huntered or by calling (561) 625-5122.

Those born on or after June 1, 1975, who wish to purchase hunting licenses are required to pass this course. Parents or legal guardians must accompany children under 16 to all the classes. Children under 18 year of age must have a parental release form signed by a parent or legal guardian to participate in the live-fire exercises.

A statewide schedule of hunter safety classes is available online Myfwc.com/huntered.

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