LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to offer a free traditional hunter education course.

The course will take place on Aug. 22, 23, 24 and 27, at 1375 Hoyt Ave. in Lakeport, in the AWP building.

Classes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Training topics include hunter and firearms safety, ethics and hunter responsibility, basic survival and first aid, wildlife identification and management, hunting techniques and equipment, and wild game care.

This class is required to be eligible to hunt in California.

Students are required to attend all days and hours to receive full credit and must pass the required written and practical tests for certification of completion.

Registration must be completed online by visiting the CDFW website and following the step-by-step instructions.

Class space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Additional course dates and locations are also located at the website.

For additional information or if your organization would like to host a course, please contact Lt. Mike Pascoe at 707-263-1044 or Roland LeDoux at 707-994-0637.