JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Hunter education classes are now available to sign up for through the North Dakota Game & Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov.

Game & Fish Wildlife Biologist Doug Leier says now is the time to start exploring hunter education classes in 2021.

Leier says because these instructors are volunteers, those interested in putting on the class are encouraged to start one in their community.

To register for a class, click on “enroll” next to the specific class, and follow the simple instructions. Personal information is required. Classes are listed by city and can also be sorted by start date. Classes will be added throughout the year as they become finalized.

Individuals interested in receiving a notice by email when each hunter education class is added, can click on the “subscribe to news and alerts” link found below the news section on the Game and Fish home page. Check the box labeled “hunter education” under the education program updates.

State law requires anyone born after Dec. 31, 1961, to pass a certified hunter education course to hunt in the state. Hunter education is mandatory for youth who are turning 12 years old. Children who turn age 11 during the calendar year can take the class.

Listen to Doug Leier every Thursday at 7:35 AM with JD in the Morning on Big Dog 95.5 FM.