Hunter Safety and Firearms Training in Manitouwadge
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Would-be hunters in Manitouwadge and neighbouring communities will be pleased to hear that the Hunter Safety and Firearms Training is being held at the end of the month to have them trained and ready for hunting in the fall.
Instructor Alan Galay is offering the training, to be held over the course of two 4-day sessions taking place at the Recreation Centre from 6:30pm to 10pm ; August 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th August 31st, September 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
From Ontario Hunter Education Program (www.ohep.net)… Hunting is an ancient tradition and an integral part of our cultural heritage. The ancestors of today’s human populations ensured our survival by hunting for food and clothing.
Today hunting is still an important activity for millions of people around the world. For many, it is still an important method of food gathering. For others, hunting is a recreational activity that provides an opportunity to further friendships and camaraderie, an opportunity to experience nature and relax in the outdoors and to make an important contribution to conservation.
Responsible hunters support the many rules that have been established to ensure that our wildlife populations are sustained and that hunting remains a safe activity.
The Ontario Hunter Education Program is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
In 1960, Ontario became the first Canadian province to establish a mandatory Ontario Hunter Education course that includs training on safe and responsible hunting.
The Ontario Hunter Education Program will assist you to understand the natural world and become a knowledgeable and responsible hunter. The program provides introduction information about:
- ecosystems and wildlife management
- hunting laws and regulations
- hunter responsibilities
- identification, biology, management of and hunting techniques for big game, small game and waterfowl.
- hunting and survival equipment
- the hunter’s role in society.
The program also reinforces the firearms safety information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.
New hunters of all ages must take hunter education training and pass an exam before they can purchase their first hunting licence.
More than one million individuals have successfully completed hunter education training.
“For many people hunting is a family activity; it’s a great way to spend time together” explained Manitouwadge Instructor Alan Galay, because of the interest from parents to have their children hunt with them, the course is offered to participants starting at 12 years of age. This training is necessary for anyone who will be using a firearm, whether it’s for partridge hunting or moose, or anything in between. You cannot use a firearm in Ontario without it. $225.00/personManitouwadge Recreation Centre Participants must be at least 12 yrs of age. To register, call Allan 826-4052 (leave message if necessary)
*For those who have already received certification in either the Hunter Safety or Firearms Safety portion of the course, either can be taken individually; Galay explained that when taking just one part of the course, the cost is adjusted appropriately.
