Successful completion of this program is required to obtain a New York State Bow Hunting License.
There is no fee for this program. Donations are optional.

Class will be held at the Pleasant Valley Trout & Game Club located on Salt Point Turnpike.
Click on this line for directions to our club.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at this session.

Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.
Pre-registration is mandatory
To register click on the link below if you wish to attend
click here to go to the NYS DEC Sportsmen Education Class registration website

It is strongly recommend that children wait until they are 12 before taking the course.
We do allow guests (parents) to attend all sessions and it's encouraged for the younger aged children.

Class Content Includes Free handouts Interactive discussions Slides & videos Questions & Answers Basic Safety Rules Bow handling (carry positions, shooting positions) Deer search program Field Walk (hunting situations simulations) Blood trail exercise Hunting History Turkey Hunting Techniques, including safety aspects and calling techniques Range shooting demonstrations & hands-on experience Written Test (50 multiple choice questions). 84% or higher required to pass course