{"id":20,"date":"2011-09-20T21:21:45","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T02:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lprgc.org\/new\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-08-28T17:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T22:39:12","slug":"huntertrapper-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lprgc.org\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Hunter\/Trapper"},"content":{"rendered":"

For More Information, send email to:<\/strong>
\nDouglas Orth <<\/a>lprgchte@gmail.com<\/a>><\/a><\/p>\n

Game Commission News<\/h1>\n

To stay up to date on all the latest news from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, check out their news website here PGC Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2026-27 Hunting & Trapping Digest<\/h1>\n

There are changes to the rules, seasons and bag limits every year.\u00a0 Check out the highlights of these changes on page 3 of the Hunting & Trapping Digest<\/a>.\u00a0 Also check the section of the digest dedicated to the species you will be hunting.<\/p>\n

Hunter\/Trapper Education Classes<\/h1>\n

Pennsylvania now offers two ways to obtain the certification you need to purchase a hunting license.\u00a0 There are the traditional courses that have been taught at LPRGC for many years.\u00a0 There are also full independent study courses, that can be completed totally on-line.<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRADITIONAL HTE COURSES TAUGHT AT LPRGC<\/h2>\n

The following are the traditional Hunter\/Trapper Educations courses taught at LPRGC. There is no fee to take the traditional course. These courses are for the most part taught by live instructors in a classroom style, with some independent study. Students must be at least 11 years of age to take these courses. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The goal of the course is to learn to hunt safely.\u00a0 The course begins with an introduction to modern firearms and ammunition; how they function, how to safely handle, store, transport and maintain them.\u00a0 Then the course looks at other means of hunting, such as muzzle loading rifles and archery.\u00a0 It also covers subjects such as hunting from tree stands and turkey hunting, which each have certain specific safety concerns.\u00a0 The course teaches some highlights of PA game law and how to interact with the PGC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The links for these courses can be found further down this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2026 Course Dates<\/h3>\n

Due to scheduling conflicts with other clubs, there will only be one course at LPRGC in 2026.\u00a0 That course occurred in June.\u00a0 The course that normally occurs in October will not be offered this year.\u00a0 See “TRADITIONAL COURSES TAUGHT NEARBY” further down the page for live courses taught at other clubs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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DAY<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n

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COURSE 1<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n

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COURSE 2<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

Class #1<\/th>\nJune 18
\n7:00pm – 9:30pm<\/span><\/td>\n		Canceled due to schedule conflicts
\n7:00pm – 9:30pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class #2<\/th>\nJune 20
\n8:00am – 3:30pm<\/span><\/td>\n		Canceled due to schedule conflicts
\n8:00am – 3:30pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Each course has a Thursday night class and a full day Saturday class. Students must attend both the weeknight class and the full day Saturday class of a single\u00a0course to graduate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before registering for any course at LPRGC, please download and read the following document:<\/h3>\n

LPRGC Basic HTE Information Sheet<\/a><\/h3>\n

(Info sheet last updated 07\/06\/2021)<\/p>\n

The student must complete sections 1, 4, 5 and 9 of the course before coming to class. The full course can be found online at the following link. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Link to Full Online Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s also a good idea to work through the questions and answers found at the end of each chapter. They are a good representation of the questions that will be on the final exam. You can get them here.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Link to Chapter Review Q & A’s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND.<\/h2>\n

PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.<\/h3>\n
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To register on-line (preferred) click one of the following links which will take you to the PA Game Commission website<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOTICE: If you attempt to register for a course BEFORE the sign up date, you will receive a message indicating that registration is not available<\/h4>\n
June Course Registration Link<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n
October Course – Canceled due to schedule conflicts<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

If you have further questions, send email to <<\/a>lprgchte@gmail.com<\/a>><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRADITIONAL HTE COURSES TAUGHT NEARBY<\/h2>\n

Due to schedule conflicts, LPRGC will not be offering a fall course this year, so for your convenience, I am listing a few courses at nearby clubs.\u00a0 Click on the links for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 26, 2026\u00a0 Lower Pottsgrove Sportsmen’s Association, Pottstown, PA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 10, 2026\u00a0 Kimberton Fish and Game Association, Phoenixville, PA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 24, 2026\u00a0 Perkiomen Lodge F&AM, Red Hill, PA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

INDEPENDENT STUDY HTE COURSES<\/h2>\n

Pennsylvania now offers three online versions of the basic hunter education course.\u00a0 All three are offered to all students age 11 and up\u00a0 Details can be found on the Game Commission website.\u00a0 click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

OTHER COURSES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The PA Game Commission now offers additional courses in other hunting subjects, including bow hunting and fur taking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To locate traditional or independent study courses taught elsewhere, or to locate any of the new courses offered by the PGC, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Or Call 1-833-PGC-HUNT (1-833-742-4868)<\/strong><\/p>\n

PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION WEB SITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

PA GAME COMMISSION WEBSITE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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