Washington offers first female-only hunter education course

HUNTING — Washington’s first hunter education field skills class designed especially for women and girls is set for Nov. 1 in Black Diamond.

The class, the first of its kind offered by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department  specifically for females, is a field skills evaluation for those who have previously completed the online hunter education course.

The agency announced Friday that the field skills class is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Black Diamond Gun Club, 34862 Enumclaw-Black Diamond Rd.  The site is east of Auburn.

“We are seeing more women participating in hunting and shooting sports,” said Dave Whipple, hunter education division manager. “This class recognizes the trend, and will help female students make connections within the community of women hunters.”

The course will be led by female instructors.

Sign up to participate or contact Steve Dazey, (425) 775-1311.

Register here to complete the hunter education online course in preparation for the field skills course.

Additional female-only courses are being planned for different regions of the state over the coming year, Whipple said.