The Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has announced FREE public hunter safety classes for those wishing to obtain a Virginia hunting license.

In Virginia, anyone wishing to hunt outside their own property must obtain a hunting license beginning at age 12. 

Class dates and times are:

•  August 9,10,11 – 6pm – 9:30pm
• September 18-19 – 1pm-6pm
• October 16-17 – 1pm-6pm

All classes will be held centrally at the Halifax Fire Department, 375 N Main Street Halifax, VA 24558.

Pre-registration is required for these sessions. Please call 476-3339 to register giving the number in your party attending.

• All classes are free with a central focus on youth hunter education
• You must attend all 10 hours in a session to complete the course.
• Students must be at least in the 4th grade to attend.
• Visit http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/education/ for additional class listings statewide.