huntsafe education
South Dakota's HuntSAFE (Safety And Firearms Education) courses are designed for persons age 12 through 15.
Persons who are 11 may participate, but will not be issued a Hunter Safety certification card until their 12th birthday, unless the card is clearly marked that the card is not valid until the person's 12th birthday. However, if a student's 12th birthday falls on or between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, he/she may be issued a card and is eligible to obtain a license and hunt beginning Sept. 1 of that year.
Adults are also welcome and invited to attend.
There are three primary objectives for courses:
- To teach safe handling of firearms, in the home as well as in the field.
- To develop safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters who are aware of our hunting heritage and who understand the hunter's role and relationship with the wildlife and the land.
- To certify persons under the age of 16, making them eligible to apply for hunting licenses.
- HuntSAFE Liability Waiver
The goal of our HuntSAFE courses is to teach young hunters safe handling of firearms, in the home as well as in the field. We also want to develop safe, responsible hunters who are aware of our hunting heritage and who understand the hunter's role and relationship with wildlife and the land, as well as certify persons under the age of 16 to make them eligible to apply for hunting licenses.More course details...
HuntSAFE Courses
Classes are usually scheduled March-October by volunteer instructors. Information is updated on this page as classes are scheduled.All Classes - Alphabetical Order
Aberdeen
- Regular HuntSAFE Courses
Terry O'Keefe Hunter Education Center
(located 5 1/2 miles south of Marlin's Truck Stop on US Hwy 281)
Pre-register 2 weeks in advance at SD GFP Office (5850 E Hwy 12)
For more info, call 605.626.2391
DATES:
August 5, 12 & 19, 2013
Classes start at 6pm sharp.
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Belle Fourche
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
September 3, 5 & 7, 2013
6-9pm on 3rd & 5th
8am-12noon on 7th
Center of the Nation Sportsman's Club Clubhouse
Pre-registration not required, but it is greatly appreciated.
Contact GFP office in Belle Fourche at 605.892.4968.
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Blunt
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
August 29, 30, Sept. 5 & 6, 2013
Contact HuntSAFE Instructor John Maciejewski for more class details, 605.962-6320
Garretson
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 13, 14, 14 & 16, 2013
Garretson American Legion
Register by May 10 by calling Steve at 605.594.6628
Hamlin
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
June 7 & 8, 2013
6-9pm on 7th
8am-5pm on 8th
Isaac Walton League Clubhouse, Lake Poinsett
Must pre-register by calling GFP Watertown office at 605.882.5200
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Hill City
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May14, 16 & 18, 2013
6-9pm on 14th & 16th
8am-12noon on 18th
Hill City Fire Department
Contact CO Jim McCormick at 605.394.1658 for more information.
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Humbolt
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
July 22-25, 2013
6:30-9:00pm
First three nights held at Humbolt Community Center/City Library.
Last night held at Hunters Pointe Shooting Club.
No registration required
Contact Matt Talbert at 605.425.2037 with questions
Huron
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Beadle County Sportsmen's Club
Call Huron GFP office at 605.353.7145 with questions or to pre-register
Dates:
August 9 (6-10pm) & 10 (8am-5pm)
Sept 5 (6-9:30pm) & 7 (8am-5pm)
Marion
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2013
6:30-9:30pm on 27th & 28th
1-4pm on 29th
6:30-8:30pm on 30th
Marion City Office
No pre-registration required
Contact Brian Humphrey at 605.387.5603 for more info
Mitchell
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Thurs & Fri: 6-9pm, Davison County Fair Grounds Complex
Sat: 9am-3pm, Mitchell Trap Club
Registration held 5:30-6pm on the first evening of class.
Contact CO Andy Petersen at 605.995.8148, andy.petersen@state.sd.us with questions.
DATES:
May 23, 24 & 25, 2013
August 15, 16 & 17, 2013
September 19, 20 & 21, 2013
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Salem
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
July 15-18, 2013
6:30-9:30pm
McCook County Wildlife Clubhouse at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 444th Ave, 3 mi East of Salem on Hwy 38.
No registration required
Contact Matt Talbert at 605.425.2037 with questions
Sioux Falls
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Classroom sessions 6:15-9:30pm at Outdoor Campus East
Range sessions 8am-2pm at Clay Bird Shotgun Sports (formerly Valley West Shooting Complex)
Online pre-registration is REQUIRED
Register for spring classes online here, call 605.362.2700 to register if you do not have internet access.
Spring Dates:
(registration begins Feb. 13)
May 14, 16 & 18
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Waiver form > (Must be printed, filled out and signed by parent or guardian and brought to your first class session)
Summer Dates:
(registration begins June 12)
July 9, 11 & 13
July 16, 18 & 20 (Female only)
July 27 (Online course + field day)
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Waiver form > (Must be printed, filled out and signed by parent or guardian and brought to your first class session)
Fall Dates:
(registration begins July 10)
August 6, 8 & 10
August 13, 15 & 17
August 24 (Online course + field day)
Fall Dates:
(registration begins August 14)
Sept. 10, 12 & 14
Sept. 17, 19 & 21
October 15 (Online course + field day)
November 9 (Online course + field day)
Sturgis
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2013
6-9pm on 30th & 31st
10am-2pm on June 1
Corbon Law Enforcement Training Center
Pre-registration not required, but please contact GFP office at 605.347.8540, leave a message of expected attendance.
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Watertown
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2013
6-9pm on 30th & 31st at Watertown City Auditorium.
8am-12noon on June 1 at Watertown City Auditorium.
1-3pm on June 1 at trap and skeet range 1 mile west and 1 mile north of Kampeska Lodge.
Registration can be done in person at GFP office or by faxing 605.882.5205 BEFORE May 24.
Contact Watertown GFP office at 605.882.5200 with questions.
Winner
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
August 9 & 10, 2013
6-9pm on 2nd
8am-5pm on 3rd
Rosebud Rod, Arrow and Gun Club
Pre-registration required
Contact CO Matthew Hill at 605.842.0894, leave message with names of persons attending, ages and phone number.
Yankton
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
Pre-registration is required, register at www.yanktonarcherycomplex.com or at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex (800 Archery Lane), call 605.260.9282
June 8-9, 2013
July 27-28, 2013
August 10-11, 2013
September 7-8, 2013
Aberdeen
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Courses
Terry O'Keefe Hunter Education Center
(located 5 1/2 miles south of Marlin's Truck Stop on US Hwy 281)
Pre-register 2 weeks in advance at SD GFP Office (5850 E Hwy 12)
For more info, call 605.626.2391
DATES:
August 5, 12 & 19, 2013
Classes start at 6pm sharp.
View Flyer >
Belle Fourche
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
September 3, 5 & 7, 2013
6-9pm on 3rd & 5th
8am-12noon on 7th
Center of the Nation Sportsman's Club Clubhouse
Pre-registration not required, but it is greatly appreciated.
Contact GFP office in Belle Fourche at 605.892.4968.
View flyer >
Blunt
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Sept. 5 & 6, 2013
Contact HuntSAFE Instructor John Maciejewski for more class details, 605.962-6320
Garretson
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 13, 14, 14 & 16, 2013
Garretson American Legion
Register by May 10 by calling Steve at 605.594.6628
Hamlin
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
June 7 & 8, 2013
6-9pm on 7th
8am-5pm on 8th
Isaac Walton League Clubhouse, Lake Poinsett
Must pre-register by calling GFP Watertown office at 605.882.5200
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Hill City
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May14, 16 & 18, 2013
6-9pm on 14th & 16th
8am-12noon on 18th
Hill City Fire Department
Contact CO Jim McCormick at 605.394.1658 for more information.
View Flyer >
Humbolt
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
July 22-25, 2013
6:30-9:00pm
First three nights held at Humbolt Community Center/City Library.
Last night held at Hunters Pointe Shooting Club.
No registration required
Contact Matt Talbert at 605.425.2037 with questions
Huron
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Beadle County Sportsmen's Club
Call Huron GFP office at 605.353.7145 with questions or to pre-register
Dates:
August 9 (6-10pm) & 10 (8am-5pm)
Sept 5 (6-9:30pm) & 7 (8am-5pm)
Marion
Mitchell
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Thurs & Fri: 6-9pm, Davison County Fair Grounds Complex
Sat: 9am-3pm, Mitchell Trap Club
Registration held 5:30-6pm on the first evening of class.
Contact CO Andy Petersen at 605.995.8148, andy.petersen@state.sd.us with questions.
DATES:
May 23, 24 & 25, 2013
August 15, 16 & 17, 2013
September 19, 20 & 21, 2013
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Salem
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
July 15-18, 2013
6:30-9:30pm
McCook County Wildlife Clubhouse at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 444th Ave, 3 mi East of Salem on Hwy 38.
No registration required
Contact Matt Talbert at 605.425.2037 with questions
Sioux Falls
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
Classroom sessions 6:15-9:30pm at Outdoor Campus East
Range sessions 8am-2pm at Clay Bird Shotgun Sports (formerly Valley West Shooting Complex)
Online pre-registration is REQUIRED
Register for spring classes online here, call 605.362.2700 to register if you do not have internet access.
Spring Dates:
(registration begins Feb. 13)
May 14, 16 & 18
View flyer >
Waiver form > (Must be printed, filled out and signed by parent or guardian and brought to your first class session)
Summer Dates:
(registration begins June 12)
July 9, 11 & 13
July 16, 18 & 20 (Female only)
July 27 (Online course + field day)
View flyer >
Waiver form > (Must be printed, filled out and signed by parent or guardian and brought to your first class session)
Fall Dates:
(registration begins July 10)
August 6, 8 & 10
August 13, 15 & 17
August 24 (Online course + field day)
Fall Dates:
(registration begins August 14)
Sept. 10, 12 & 14
Sept. 17, 19 & 21
October 15 (Online course + field day)
November 9 (Online course + field day)
Sturgis
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2013
6-9pm on 30th & 31st
10am-2pm on June 1
Corbon Law Enforcement Training Center
Pre-registration not required, but please contact GFP office at 605.347.8540, leave a message of expected attendance.
View Flyer >
Watertown
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2013
6-9pm on 30th & 31st at Watertown City Auditorium.
8am-12noon on June 1 at Watertown City Auditorium.
1-3pm on June 1 at trap and skeet range 1 mile west and 1 mile north of Kampeska Lodge.
Registration can be done in person at GFP office or by faxing 605.882.5205 BEFORE May 24.
Contact Watertown GFP office at 605.882.5200 with questions.
Winner
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
August 9 & 10, 2013
6-9pm on 2nd
8am-5pm on 3rd
Rosebud Rod, Arrow and Gun Club
Pre-registration required
Contact CO Matthew Hill at 605.842.0894, leave message with names of persons attending, ages and phone number.
Yankton
Classes
- Regular HuntSAFE Course
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
Pre-registration is required, register at www.yanktonarcherycomplex.com or at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex (800 Archery Lane), call 605.260.9282
June 8-9, 2013
July 27-28, 2013
August 10-11, 2013
September 7-8, 2013
HuntSAFE ID Card
Students who successfully complete a HuntSAFE course receive an identification card containing their name, date of certification, a certification number and the signature of the instructor.
Until the student is 16, a parent or guardian must present the HuntSAFE certification card to a license vendor when purchasing the young person's hunting license.
The parent or guardian agrees, by signing the license application, to accompany the student in the field while he or she is hunting until they are 16.
Replacing your HuntSAFE ID Card
If you ever completed a HUNT SAFE course in South Dakota, you can replace your card online, or send your name, full mailing address and date of birth to: wildinfo@state.sd.us
You can print your own replacement card from the online system. Allow a minimum of two weeks for delivery for mail-in requests.
Contact
If you have questions about courses or your certification card, please contact us.
GFP-HuntSAFE Coordinator
20641 SD Hwy 1806
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
605.223.7700
Email - Wildinfo@state.sd.us