Chesterfield, VA – The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), is offering free in-person Hunter Safety Education classes this fall for new and returning hunters.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the courses will be held on October 28–29 and November 18–19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening. The two-night sessions are designed to help hunters meet Virginia’s safety certification requirements before the start of hunting season.
The program, now in its 32nd year, provides training on firearm handling, wildlife laws, and safe hunting practices. It is free to attend, but seating is limited. Participants are encouraged to register early through the Virginia DWR website at dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/education.
“These classes are an important resource for our local hunting community,” officials said, noting that certification is required for new hunters in Virginia.
For more information, residents can contact Lieutenant Phillip Phillips with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at phillipsrl@chesterfield.gov.
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