WDFW offers hunter education class for women, girls only

Published 2:13 pm Friday, October 23, 2015

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will offer a hunter education class for women and girls Nov. 1 in Black Diamond.

The class, the first offered by WDFW specifically for females, is a field skills evaluation for those who have completed the online hunter education course.

The class is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Black Diamond Gun Club, 34862 Enumclaw-Black Diamond Rd, in Black Diamond.

“We are seeing more women participating in hunting and shooting sports,” said Dave Whipple, hunter education division manager. “This class recognizes the trend, and will help female students make connections within the community of women hunters.”

The course will be led by female instructors. Participation is limited to women and girls.

Those interested in participating should go to www.register-ed.com/events/view/69640 or contact Steve Dazey at 425-775-1311.

Information on completing the hunter education online course in preparation for the field skills course is at wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered.

Additional female-only courses are being planned for different regions of the state over the coming year, said Whipple.