Free Outdoor Safety & Skills Courses
Learn at your own pace in a friendly, supportive setting. All courses are written at a 6th grade reading level so the content is clear and easy to follow for every student. All courses are free. All ages welcome in Vermont. Check out our Hunter Safety Courses below offered at our Community Center in Fairfield, Vermont located in Franklin County.
Hunter Safety Home Study
This course requires an online portion which is a pre-requisite for the 1 Day In Person Course.
2 Day Hunter Safety Course
In Person Hunter Safety course located in Fairfield, Vermont - Franklin County
1 Day Archery Course
In Person Course located in Fairfield Vermont, Franklin County
Hunter Safety Home Study Course
Cost
Course Format
Free
Self Study At Home plus one day in person
Ages
Course Duration
All Ages
1 Day Course
Before you can attend the home study hunter safety class in Franklin County, you will complete this home study course on your own schedule.
It covers the foundational knowledge you need to get the most out of your hands-on training. You will learn firearm safety rules, how to handle a firearm responsibly, hunting laws and ethics in Vermont, and how to stay safe in the field.
The material is written clearly so it is easy to understand no matter your experience level.
Step 1 - Complete Home Study Course - At Home
Home Study Course - At Home - Sign Up!Step 2 - Register for our 1 Day Hunter Home Study In Person Workshop.
In Person - Hunter Home Study Course
Traditional Hunter Safety Course
Cost
Course Format
Free
In Person - Hands On
Ages
Course Duration
All Ages Welcome
2 Day - In Person Course
You will put your knowledge into action with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and guided practice alongside certified instructors.
Topics covered include safe firearm handling, target identification, field carry techniques, hunter ethics, and Vermont-specific hunting regulations. Instructors walk through every skill step by step so students of all experience levels feel confident and prepared.
This hunter safety course in Franklin County is free to all participants.
There are no pre-requisites.
If we have a course scheduled, it will appear on the following Vermont Fish and Wildlife website below.
This course is required by the State of Vermont for anyone who has not previously held a hunting license.
Upon passing, you will be certified to hunt in Vermont and most other states.
Archery course
Cost
Course Format
Free
In Person - Hands On
Ages
Course Duration
All Ages
1 Day - In Person Course
Ready to add archery to your hunting skills?
This one-day archey course in Franklin County is designed for students who have already completed their hunter safety certification.
The course covers bow safety, proper stance and form, how to draw and aim correctly, shot placement for ethical hunting, and equipment basics.
Whether you are brand new to a bow or looking to build a stronger foundation, this course will give you the skills and confidence to shoot safely and accurately.
Step 1 - Complete Home Study Course - At Home
Home Study Course - At Home - Sign Up!Step 2 - Register for our 1 Day In Person Bow Course
Register for Vermont Bow Hunter CourseYou will learn the fundamentals of archery in a structured, beginner-friendly setting with experienced instructors guiding every step.
State of Vermont - Fish and Wildlife Resources
Questions?
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