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Name: Traditional Hunter Education Course - Johnson County
Start: 2026-06-04T07:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-06T06:59+00:00
Location: Horsethief Reservoir

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From guided hikes and wildlife programs to seasonal celebrations, educational workshops, and hands‑on hunter, fishing, and boating education courses, there’s always something new to experience with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Browse the calendar to discover events near you, plan your next outing, and make the most of every season outdoors.

Traditional Hunter Education Course - Johnson County

Date: 06/04/2026 - 06/05/2026
Location: Horsethief Reservoir
19005 SW 156 Highway
Jetmore, Kansas 67854

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Hunter Education Traditional Course

Two-day Course:
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9am-5pm and
Friday, June 5, 2026, 9am-3pm

Location:
Gardner Justice Center Community Room

Organizing Instructor: John Stimatze

Fee: $15.00

Registration Required: Sign up here

Participants must be at least 11 years old.

Hunter Education is a long-standing public education program of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. This course includes training in hunter responsibility, ethics, history of fi rearms, fi rearm basics and more. Instructors will demonstrate safe fi rearms handling. No ammunition allowed! If you are already certified in Hunter Education by another state, you do not need to take this class, but you must provide proof if required. Additionally, it is essential to attend all sessions of the class in their entirety. All students will receive a Kansas Hunter Education manual. Participants are required to read the entire manual and answer all the review questions. Upon completing and passing the course test, a certificate will be issued.

Hunter Education instructors from the Gardner Police Department and the local area will lead the course. Parents who are already certified are welcome to take the class as well; just be sure to inform the instructors of your certification. Lunch will be provided on Saturday, along with snacks, unless you have concerns about food allergies.

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