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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) dictates the curriculum of Hunter Education Course at Sumner Sportsmen's Association (SSA). 

 The final class for this calendar year is July.

The July 2008 class is full!

Basic Hunter Education Program
Washington State law requires all individuals born after 1 January 1972 to show proof of basic hunter education training before purchasing a hunting license. There is now a once in a lifetime option available Hunter Education Deferral.  Applications are available online or contact WDFW. Classes are offered year-round and interested individuals are encouraged to enroll in classes as early as possible. Summer and fall classes fill up rapidly and there may not be available spaces for late season classes.

The chief instructor at SSA is Don Hawkins he has some the best instructors who assist in the hunter education program.  Some of his instructors are Steve Baginski, Nike Holly, Ron Rainwater, and Roy Hickman.  Additional Hunter Education Instructors are: Mike Donathan, Mike Gleason, and Jim Reinbold. The classes are usually held on the third weekend of the month from January through July.  The final class for this calendar year is July and it is full. The classes are held on Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday from 8 am-4 pm, and Sunday from 8:30 am-11 am.  The Sunday class includes a field course and a live fire opportunity.

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