SD HuntSAFE Training Available for Schools

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is offering an exciting new opportunity for schools to introduce conservation and safety training in their curriculum.

Two training sessions are planned this fall that allow schools to participate in the HuntSAFE in the Schools Program.

Trainings are currently scheduled for Fort Pierre on Sept. 19 and Sioux Falls on Oct. 15. The full-day trainings are open to all educators in South Dakota who work with youth ages 11-15.

There is no charge for the training. Upon successful completion, teachers will be able to provide HuntSAFE certification to their students who complete the HuntSAFE course.

Teachers wishing to register for the HuntSAFE in the Schools training should email their contact information to outdoorprogramming@gmail.com or call 605-220-2130. Space is limited so registrations should be made as soon as possible.

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South Dakota Deer Hunters: Openings for HuntSAFE Class In Sioux Falls

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Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus has plenty of openings for a HuntSAFE class that starts today.

Youth 12 and over who would like to participate in the upcoming South Dakota hunting seasons will need to take a HuntSAFE Class.  

The class runs from May 3 and 5 from 6:15 -9:30 p.m.  Hunting and safety rules, conservation and hunting ethics will be covered in the classroom.  On Saturday, May 7, students will have a field day at the Clay Bird Shotgun Sports range, which is next to Wild Water West.  

A parent or legal guardian should bring the student to the Outdoor Campus at 6 p.m. tonight to register.  The class is free, but the last four digits of each student’s Social Security number will need to be provided.

Call 605-362-2700 with any questions.