Region 1 Hunter Education Classes
| County | Location | Dates & Times | Class Information | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll | First Bank Conference Room (Huntingdon, TN) | July 30-Aug. 3 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Carroll | Church of Christ (Hwy. 79 in Trezevant, TN) | Aug. 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Chester | City Building on Crook Street in Henderson | Aug. 3 (4:00 -9:00 p.m.) and Sat., Aug. 4 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Traditional | |
| Crockett | Alamo National Guard Armory | July 30, 31, Aug. 2, and 3 (6:00-9:15 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Dyer | Dyersburg Professional Center (College St.) | Aug. 13-18 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) | Call and pre-register at (731) 285-5959. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Fayette | Warren Community Church (11800 Hwy. 64 - Somerville and Oakland across from John Deere dearlership) | Aug. 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 (starts at 6:30 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Fayette/ Shelby |
Piperton Baptist Church (2 miles East of Collierville, on Hwy. 57 - East of Hwy. 196 | Aug. 17 (starts at 6:00 p.m.), Sat., Aug. 18 (9:00 a.m. until finished) | First come - first served, bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Gibson | Medina Elementary School | Aug. 20, 21, 23, and 24 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Hardeman | National Guard Armory in Bolivar, TN (Hwy. 64W) | Aug. 13-17 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Hardin | Hopewell Baptist Church in Walkertown. | Aug. 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Hardin | Hopewell Baptist Church in Walkertown. | Sept. 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Haywood | National Guard Armory (Morgan St., Hwy. 70 E., Brownsville, TN) | Aug. 6, 7, 9, and 10 (6:00-8:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 11 (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Henderson | Scotts Hill High School Cafeteria | Aug. 13, 14, 20, 21, and 24 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Traditional | |
| Henry | Kapac Civic Center (Volunteer Drive in Paris, TN) | Aug. 20, 21, 23, 24, and 25 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil | Traditional |
| Madison | U. T. Experiment Station (605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson) | August 13, 14, 16, 20, and 23 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil | Traditional |
| Obion | Assembly of God Church, Pleasant Valley in Union City | July 30, 31, Aug. 2, 7, and 9 (starts at 6:30 p.m.) | First come - first served, bring SS# and # 2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Shelby | Sportsman Warehouse (Winchester Rd.) | Sat., July 28 (9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.), and Sun., July 29 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) | Call and pre-register at (901) 753-5000. | Traditional |
| Shelby | Bartlett Range (3200 Brother Blvd.) | Aug. 7, 9, 14, and 16 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | No pre-registration. bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Shelby | Bellview Baptist Church | Aug. 14, 16, 21, and 23 (5:30-9:00 p.m.) | Traditional | |
| Shelby | Bartlett Range (3200 Brother Blvd.) | Aug. 21, 23, 28, and 30 (6:00-9:00 p.m.. | No pre-registration. bring SS# and #2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Shelby | Bartlett Range (3200 Brother Blvd.) | Sat., Aug. 25 at 9:00 a.m. | Call and pre-register at (901) 213-3124. Bring your computer printout from CD/Online class, SS# and #2 pencil. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Shelby | Sportsman Warehouse (Winchester Rd.) | Sat., Aug. 25 (9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.), and Sun., Aug. 26 (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. | Call and pre-register at (901) 753-5000. | Traditional |
| Tipton | Burlison Community Center (Hwy. 59 W., Burlison, TN) | Aug. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, and 23 (7:00-9:00 p.m.) | Bring SS# and #2 pencil | Traditional |
| Tipton | Brighton Arms (Brighton, TN) | Sat., Aug. 25 (2:00 p.m. until finished) | Call the TWRA Reg. 1 Office in Jackson at 1-800-372-3928. Must bring online printout, SS#, and #2 pencil. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Weakley | Gleason Clinic | Starts Aug. 6 at 6:00 p.m. | Must pre-register by calling (731) 648-5634. | Traditional |
| Weakley | Greenfield City Park | Starts Aug. 20 | Pre-register by calling Randy Hufstetler at (731) 235-2207. Bring SS# and # 2 pencil. | Traditional |
| Weakley | U. T. Martin Student Center | Sept. 10, 11, 17, 18, and 24. | Pre-register by calling Martin Parks and Recreation at (731) 587-6784
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Traditional |
Region 2 Hunter Education Classes
| County | Location | Dates & Times | Class Information | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | Farm Bureau Building (323 Bethany Lane in Shelbyville) | Aug. 13 (5:30-9:00 p.m.), and Aug. 14-18 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Live fire to be announced in class. Larry Thurston - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Cheatham | Bethany Hills Camp (Craggy Hope Rd. in Kingston Springs) | Aug. 27-Sept. 1 (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) | Live fire details to be announced in class. No pre-registration required. | Traditional |
| Davidson | Bass Pro Shops at Opry Mills | Sat., Aug. 11 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) | Students must pre-register by calling the TWRA Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. The class is limited to 30 students. Students must bring a printout of completion for either the CD-ROM or Web course, a #2 pencil, and his/her SS#. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Davidson | Davidson County Sportsman Club (5124 Eatons Creek Rd.). | August 20-24 (6:00-8:30 p.m.), and Saturday, August 25 (starts at 9:00 a.m.) | Class limited to 50 students. Pre-register by calling the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. Mike Ridings - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Davidson | Ellington Ag. Center (Ed Jones Auditorium - 5105 Edmondson Pike) | Sat., Aug. 25 (8:00 a.m. until finished) | Class limited to 200 students. Bring online test, SS#, and #2 pencil. Pre-register by calling the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Franklin | Franklin County Ag. Extension Office (Joyce Lane in Winchester) | Aug. 6, 7, 9, and 10 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 11 (live fire to be announced in class) | Stacy Stevenson and Tommy Wannayn - Instructors. | Traditional |
| Giles | Second Street Church of Christ in Pulaski. | August 20, 21, 23 and 24 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., August 25 (live fire starts at 8:00 a.m.) | No pre-registration. David Robertson - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Lawrence | Summertown Baptist Church (90 Hwy. 20 in Summertown) | July 30-31 (5:00-8:30 p.m.), and August 2 (4:00-8:30 p.m.) | No pre-registration required. For more information call the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. | Traditional |
| Lewis | Flatrock Church of Christ (Hwy. 48 toward Centerville) | Aug. 13-18 (6:30-9:00 p.m.) | No pre-registration. Live fire to be announced in class. Gene Parker - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Lewis | Flatrock Church of Christ (Hwy. 48 toward Centerville) | Sept. 10-15 (6:30-9:00 p.m.) | No pre-registration. Live fire to be announced in class. Gene Parker - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Marshall | National Guard Armory in Lewisburg | July 30-Aug. 3 (5:30-8:30 p.m.) | For information call the instructor, Doug Lowery, at (931) 659-6786. | Traditional |
| Maury | 4-H camp (850 Lion Parkway in Columbia) | Aug. 20-23 (5:00 - 8:30 p.m.) | No pre-registration required. For more information call the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. | Traditional |
| Moore | Motlow State Community college (EOFF Hall - Powers Auditorium) | Aug. 20-25 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) | Live fire to be announced in class. Mark McNeese - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Rutherford | Riverdale High School (Horticulture Bldg. off Hwy. 231) | July 30-Aug. 4 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) | Class limited to 50 students. pre-register by calling the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. Live fire details to be announced in class. | Traditional |
| Rutherford | Sports Complex in Murfreesboro | Aug. 6-10 |
no pre-registration required, Allen York - Instructor | Traditional |
| Sumner | Hendersonville High School Auditorium | week of Aug. 13 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), will shoot on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Gallatin Gun Club starting at 7:00 a.m. | Bring SS# and a black or blue ball point pen (not a felt tip or roller ball pen; for more information call the instructor, Ben Bush, at (615) 824-0883 (home) or at Vol. State College (615-452-8600, Ext. 2144). | Traditional |
| Sumner | Hendersonville High School Auditorium | week of Sept. 24 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), will shoot on Saturday Sept. 29 at the Gallatin Gun Club starting at 7:00 a.m. | Bring SS# and a black or blue ball point pen (not a felt tip or roller ball pen; for more information call the instructor, Ben Bush, at (615) 824-0883 (home) or at Vol. State College (615-452-8600, Ext. 2144). | Traditional |
| Sumner | Hendersonville High School Auditorium | Oct. 12 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), Oct. 13 (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), and Oct. 14 (9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) |
Bring SS# and a black or blue ball point pen (not a felt tip or roller ball pen; for more information call the instructor, Ben Bush, at (615) 824-0883 (home) or at Vol. State College (615-452-8600, Ext. 2144). | Traditional |
| Williamson | Williamson Ag Expo Park (Peytonsville Road) | Aug. 25-26 (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) | class limited to 150 students, pre-register by calling the Region 2 Office at (615) 781-6622. | Traditional |
| Wilson | Boxwell Boy Scout Camp Reservation (Ferman Training Center) | Friday, Sept. 7 (5:30 - 9:30 p.m.), and Sat., Sept. 8 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) | bring a lunch and snacks. 1 hour lunch break on Sat., (Noon - 1:00 p.m.) all students must be at least 9 years old. Bring SS# to register. Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their children. Wildlife Officers Jim Hooper, Ed Gover, and Matt Brian - Instructors. |
Traditional |
| Wilson | Boxwell Boy Scout Camp Reservation (Ferman Training Center) | Friday, Oct. 19 (5:30 - 9:30 p.m.), and Sat., Oct. 20 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) | bring a lunch and snacks. 1 hour lunch break on Sat., (Noon - 1:00 p.m.) all students must be at least 9 years old. Bring SS# to register. Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their children. Wildlife Officers Jim Hooper, Ed Gover, and Matt Brian - Instructors. |
Traditional |
Region 3 Hunter Education Classes
| County | Location | Dates & Times | Class Information | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Cleveland State Community College | Aug. 20-23 (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) and Sun., Aug 26 (8:30 a.m. until finished) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES. Must pre-register by calling the college at (423) 473-2458. Ted Keirn - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Bradley | The Outdoor Minstry of the First Baptist Church (340 Church St., Cleveland, TN (classes will be held across from the main church building - look for the signs, | Aug. 21, 23, and 24 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 25 (8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES.Must pre-register by calling the Recreation Office at (423) 472-6222. John Torchick - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Cumberland | Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Center | Sept. 10, 11, 13, and 14 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) and Sat., Sept. 15 (will shoot) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES. Register 1st night of class. Casey Mullen - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Hamilton | John A. Patterson Center in Chattanooga | Sat., Aug. 25 (9:00 a.m. until finished) | Student must complete a home study course using CD/Online prior to Field Day activities. Must register by calling the instructor, David Byrd, at (423) 825-0438 after 11:00 a.m. No calls on Sunday, please. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Hamilton | Highland Sportsman Club | Sat., Sept. 15 (8:30 a.m. until finished) | Student must complete at home study course work using CD/Online prior to the Field Day activities; student must complete final test using the CD/Online course with a minimum of grade f 75; must register at their Web site and receive confirmation before admittance to the class. Tony Sanders - instructor; (423) 842-6738. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Hamilton | John A. Patterson Center in Chattanooga | Sat., Sept. 22 (9:00 a.m. until finished) | Student must complete at home course work using CD/Online prior to Field Day activities. Must register by calling the instructor, David Byrd, at (423) 825-0438 after 11:00 a.m. No calls on Sunday, please. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Hamilton | Tiftonia Church of Christ in Chattanooga | Sat., Oct. 20 (8:00 a.m. until finished) | Student must complete a home study course using CD/Online prior to Field Day activities. Must register by calling the instructor, David Byrd, at (423) 825-0438 after 11:00 a.m. No calls on Sunday, please. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Hamilton | Highland Sportsman Club | Sat., Oct. 20 (8:30 a.m. until finished) | Student must complete at home study course work using CD/Online prior to the Field Day activities; student must complete final test using the CD/Online course with a minimum of grade f 75; must register at their Web site and receive confirmation before admittance to the class. Tony Sanders - instructor; (423) 842-6738. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Marion Class is Full |
Guns & Stuff (6379 Griffith Hwy. in Whitwell, TN) | Aug. 13, 16, 20, and 23 (6:00-8:30 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 25 (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; must pre-register by calling Guns & Stuff at (423) 942-3844; must be nine years old by 8-13-07 to be certified; class size is limited; Mike Black - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Marion | Guns & Stuff (6379 Griffith Hwy. in Whitwell, TN) | Aug. 27, 30, Sept. 4, and 6 (6:00-8:30 p.m.), and Sat., Sept. 8 (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; must pre-register by calling Guns & Stuff at (423) 942-3844; must be nine years old by 8-27-07 to be certified; class size is limited; Mike Black - Instructor. | Traditional |
| McMinn | Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club on County Rd. 195 (Clay Hill Rd.) | Aug. 6, 7, 9, and 10 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; to register call the instructor, Mike Burnett at Legions Outdoors in Athens. (423) 746-2321. | Traditional |
| McMinn | Athens City Hall | Sat., Aug. 18 (9:00 a.m until finished) | Student must complete at home course work using CD/Online prior to Field Day activities. Must register by calling Athens City Hall at (423) 744-2704. Joe Busch - Instructor. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Morgan | Oakdale School | July 26 & 27 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.), and Sat., July 28 (8:00 a.m. until finished). | MUST ATEND ALL CLASSES; pre-register by calling the instructor, Tom Powers, at (423) 369-2572. | Traditional |
| Putnam | Monterey Church of Christ Fellowship Building | Aug. 16-17 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 18 (9:00 a.m. until finished) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; register 1st night of class; Tim Singleton - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Rhea | Rhea County High School | Aug. 6, 7, 9, and 10 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) |
MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; register 1st night of class; Burton Capps - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Warren | Warren County Administrative Building | Aug. 13, 14, 16, and 17 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 18 (will shoot in a.m.) | MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES; register 1st night of class; Ed Griffen - instructor. | Tradition |
Region 4 Hunter Education Classes
| County | Location | Dates & Times | Class Information | Class Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | Anderson County High School | Starts Aug. 13 at 6:00 p.m. | Jason Lankford - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Carter | Sycamore Shoals State Park | Starts Sept. 10 at 6:00 p.m. | Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; Dennis Ward - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Claiborne | Forge Ridge School | Starts Aug. 6 at 6:00 p.m. |
Chester Ellison - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Grainger | Buffalo Springs Hatchery | Starts Aug. 6 at 6:00 p.m. | Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Will shoot on Sat. Pre-register by calling (865) 828-5263. Duane Oyer - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Hamblen | Region 4 Office (3030 Wildlife Way in Morristown) | Sat., Aug. 11 (8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.), and Sat., Aug. 18 (8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) | Nathan Ripley - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Jefferson | Jefferson County High School | Starts Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m. | Wayne Rich - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Sat., July 28 at 9:00 a.m. | Must have completed a CD or Online test. MUST BRING IN FINAL REPORT and each student must make a minimum of "75" on the online test and the final test to pass the class. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Starts Aug. 13 at 6:00 p.m. | Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; pre-register and confirmation number is required by calling (865) 594-6280. | Traditional |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Sat., Sept. 29 at 9:00 a.m | Must have completed a CD or Online test. MUST BRING IN FINAL REPORT and each student must make a minimum of "75" on the online test and the final test to pass the class. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Starts Oct. 8, at 6:00 p.m. | Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; pre-register and confirmation number is required by calling (865) 594-6280. | Traditional |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Sat., Nov. 24 at 9:00 a.m. | Must have completed a CD or Online test. MUST BRING IN FINAL REPORT and each student must make a minimum of "75" on the online test and the final test to pass the class. | CD/Online Field Day |
| Knox | John Sevier Range (2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville) | Starts Dec. 10 at 6:00 p.m. | Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; pre-register and confirmation number is required by calling (865) 594-6280. | Traditional |
| Sevier | Kodak United Methodist Church (2923 Bryan Rd., just off Hwy. 66, one mile south of I-40, Exit 407. | Starts August 6 at 6:00 p.m. | Art Smith - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sevier | Bass Pro Shop | Starts Sept. 17 at 6:00 p.m. | Pre-register by calling (423) 587-7037, Ext. 211. David Sexton - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sevier | Bass Pro Shop | Starts Oct. 15 at 6:00 p.m. | Pre-register by calling (423) 587-7037, Ext. 211. David Sexton - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sullivan | South Holston Ruritan Club | Starts July 30 at 6:30 p.m. | Jim Humphrey - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sullivan | Eastman Recreation Center Building 310 | Starts Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. | Lyle Palmer - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sullivan | Kennedy Elementary School | Starts Sept. 4 at 6:00 p.m. | Eugene McConnell - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Sullivan | Warriors' Path State Park (Duck Island Recreation Center) | Starts Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. | Lyle Palmer - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Unicoi | Erwin City Hall | Starts Aug 6 at 6:00 p.m. | Shaun Ramsey - Instructor. | Traditional |
| Washington | Unaka Rod & Gun Club | Starts July 30, at 6:30 p.m. | Stanley Shell - Instructor. | Traditional |
BOWhunter Education Class Schedule
You must be at least 10 years of age (on the day the class begins) to take a Bowhunter Education class in Tennessee. This class is not required by law in Tennessee, but several states do require this certification for bowhunting in their state.
REGION 1 BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
*** No classes scheduled at this time ***
REGION 2 BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
Coffee County - AEDC WMA Hunter's Campground, Saturday, August 11 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); all times are Central; to register or for more information call Mike Black at (423) 942-2882 (Home) or (423) 718-3612 (Cell), or email at SeqFW@aol.com . Bring archery equipment. Also bring your lunch and a chair. The class is free. The class covers bowhunter responsibility, methods, trailing, safety, ethics, equipment, game sign and much more. The class is NOT required in Tennessee, but is often required in other states and provinces for non-resident hunters.
REGION 3 BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
Coffee County - AEDC WMA Hunter's Campground, Saturday, August 11 (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); all times are Central; to register or for more information call Mike Black at (423) 942-2882 or (423) 718-3612, or email at SeqFW@aol.com Bring archery equipment. Also bring your lunch and a chair. The class is free. The class covers bowhunter responsibility, methods, trailing, safety, ethics, equipment, game sign and much more. The class is NOT required in Tennessee, but is often required in other states and provinces for non-resident hunters.
Hamilton County - Highland Sportsman Club, Saturday, August 4 (8:30 a.m. until finished); bring your archery equipment for the class if available; must register at http://highlandsportsman.org/base/Hunter_Education.php and receive confirmation before admittance to the class; Tony Sanders - Instructor; (423) 842-6738.
REGION 4 BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
*** No classes scheduled at this time ***
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