HUNTING -- Prospective hunters who have completed online hunter education coursework can complete field skills requirements at the Hunter Education Jamboree June 6-7 in Yakima.

This is an event worth looking into regardless of where you live in the state since scheduling the required field test can be difficult where qualified hunter education instructors are in short supply.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the deadline to register for through May 25.

Field skills requirements include a review of the online course content, including safety, firearms, first-aid and conservation topics, as well as hands-on firearm handling and live fire practice.

The Jamboree will take place at the Boy Scouts of America Camp Fife, 8370 Bumping River Road, near Goose Prairie, south of Bumping Lake. Three field skills sessions will be offered: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1- 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Each of the three sessions can accommodate up to 100 preregistered students. The Jamboree will be conducted by WDFW hunter education coordinators and more than 30 volunteer instructors from all over the state, said Aaron Garcia, WDFW south central region hunter education and volunteer coordinator.

For more information on registration, and to register, visit the following webpages:

• June 6 morning class, (http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/59433),
• June 6 afternoon class, (http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/59434),
• June 7 morning class, (http://www.register-ed.com/events/view/59435).

Many campgrounds are available in the area for use by those who want to arrive the night before a registered session.

All prospective Washington hunters born after January 1, 1972 are required to show proof of hunter education course completion before purchasing their first hunting license.  To learn more about online hunter education courses and the field skills requirement, new hunters can visit http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/.