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ELLENDALE

11 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

04/30/2026 - 05/16/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE ELLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY (ENTER DOOR 1) ON APRIL 30TH FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. AND MAY 16TH FROM 2:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

ELLENDALE

30 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/30/2026 - 05/16/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE ELLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY (ENTER DOOR 1) ON APRIL 30TH FROM 3:45 P.M.-5:30 P.M., MAY 9TH AND 16TH BOTH FROM 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

EMERADO

6 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

05/05/2026 - 05/21/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE FORKS RIFLE CLUBHOUSE ON MAY 5TH, 7TH, 12TH, 14TH, 19TH, 20TH, & 21ST ALL FROM 6:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

ENDERLIN

10 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/13/2026 - 04/17/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE ENDERLIN FIRE HALL ON APRIL 13TH, 14TH, 15TH, 16TH, & 17TH ALL FROM 6:00-9:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

GACKLE

23 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/23/2026 - 04/30/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE GACKLE-STREETER SCHOOL ON APRIL 23RD, 24TH, 27TH 28TH, 29TH, AND 30TH ALL FROM 2:30-5:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

KILLDEER

8 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/10/2026 - 04/24/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE KILLDEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (USE THE LIBRARY ENTRANCE FOR BUILDING ACCESS) ON APRIL 10TH, 14TH, 17TH, 18TH AND 21ST WITH A MAKEUP/ALTERNATE DATE ON THE 24TH ALL FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. EXCEPT FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH WHICH IS FROM 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

KILLDEER

13 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

04/14/2026 - 04/23/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE KILLDEER TRAP SHOOTING CLUB ON APRIL 14TH AND 23RD BOTH FROM 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

KILLDEER

15 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/14/2026 - 04/22/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE KILLDEER TRAP SHOOTING CLUB ON APRIL 14TH, 15TH, 17TH, AND THE 22ND ALL FROM 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

MEDINA

13 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/20/2026 - 04/28/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE MEDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL ON APRIL 20TH, 21ST, 22ND, 27TH AND 28TH ALL FROM 3:45-6:45 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

MOTT

1 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/17/2026 - 04/19/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE HETTINGER COUNTY COURTHOUSE (BASEMENT) ON APRIL 17TH FROM 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., APRIL 18TH FROM 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., AND APRIL 19TH FROM 10:00 A.M.-TESTING COMPLETED. (LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF MOTT ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.) FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

PORTLAND

17 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/14/2026 - 04/24/2026

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*** THIS IS A COMBO COURSE: HUNTER EDUCATION + BOW EDUCATION *** ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THIS COMBO-TRADITIONAL COURSE WILL MEET AT THE NORSEMEN HALL ON APRIL 14TH FROM 4:30-7:30PM, APRIL 15TH FROM 4:30-6:00 P.M., APRIL 16TH & 17TH FROM 4:30-7:30 P.M., APRIL 20TH FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M., APRIL 21ST FROM 4:30-7:30 P.M., APRIL 22ND FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M., AND APRIL 24TH FROM 4:30-7:30 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

POWERS LAKE

4 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

04/23/2026 - 05/07/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT POWERS LAKE AMBULANCE HALL ON APRIL 23RD AND MAY 7TH BOTH FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

STANLEY

45 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

04/21/2026 - 05/04/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE PINES/SCOUT BUILDING ON APRIL 21ST, 23RD, 28TH, 30TH AND MAY 4TH ALL FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

TIOGA

17 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

04/13/2026 - 04/30/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE TIOGA FIREHALL ON APRIL 13TH AND APRIL 30TH BOTH FROM 6:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M. FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. MUST ATTEND BOTH CLASSES TO PASS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND, YOU MAY LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL FOR A YEAR. *STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PLEASE HAVE YOUR GUARDIAN COME IN THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE DONE BEFORE ATTENDING. PERSONS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT STEVE AT 701-641-1177.

UNDERWOOD

2 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

04/08/2026 - 04/29/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE UNDERWOOD FIREHALL ON APRIL 8TH AND APRIL 29TH BOTH FROM 7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

Continue to monitor this site for future course offerings. This list is updated as classes are added or filled. Classes are taught by volunteers across the state and are held primarily during the spring and early summer months. In some areas of the state classes may be available during the late summer and fall, depending on instructor availability. If you have any other questions please contact the North Dakota Game and Fish at 701-328-6615 or email us at huntered@nd.gov.