Post by: bearpaw on February 26, 2019, 07:39:38 PM
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/he_deferral.html
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Taking a friend or family member on their first hunt is easy with the Hunter Education Deferral Program!
The Hunter Education Deferral Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for someone to hunt with a qualified mentor before taking a hunter education course.
Ideal for
• People who would like to try hunting before committing to a hunter education course
• New hunters who were unable to register for a hunter education course this year
Do you qualify?
Mentor (Accompanying Hunter)
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a Washington-licensed hunter while accompanying the deferred hunter
• Must have held a valid Washington hunting license for the previous three years
New Hunter (Deferred Hunter)
• Be at least 10 years of age
• Must not have failed a hunter education course in the previous 12 months
more info here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/he_deferral.html