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 FAS 2007 Law Changes 
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 Post subject: FAS 2007 Law Changes
PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:39 pm 
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I just got this in my inbox, so I thought I'd pass it along. :


I know you all have heard rumors of the Apprentice Hunter Validation and
the Military Exemption from Range and Field Day so it's time to get you
the bottom line in all this....

First the Apprentice Validation:

Apprentice hunter validation
What is it? In other states this is often called a Hunter Education
Deferral Program. Essentially an Apprentice Hunter Validation enables
an individual who is normally required to have a Firearms Safety (FAS)
Certificate, but does not have one, to try hunting for a year under the
supervision of a licensed adult hunter.

When is a Firearms Safety Certificate or Apprentice Hunter Validation
required? Anyone born after 1979 is required to have a FAS Certificate
to hunt with a firearm, except youth age 12 and under may hunt small
game (11 and under for turkeys) without a Firearms Safety Certificate/
Apprentice Hunter Validation as long as a parent or guardian accompanies
them.

Who is eligible to receive one? Residents of Minnesota.

Why is the Apprentice Hunter Validation program needed? Some
communities have more demand for FAS classes than their volunteer
instructors can provide, and youth are unable to get into classes or
have to go onto a waiting list. Some parents and their kids
procrastinate, and when hunting season approaches there are no classes
available. Most people have very busy schedules. Many adults are
getting into hunting because of their friends and spouses, but are
unaware of the FAS requirement. Some potential new hunters are not sure
if they will like hunting, and would like to try it before they commit
to undertaking a training program.

What restrictions are there for individuals hunting with an Apprentice
Hunter Validation? An Apprentice Hunter must be accompanied by a
licensed adult- and other Apprentice Hunters cannot “accompanyâ€￾ each
other. Accompanied is defined as being close enough to each other to
permit “uninterrupted visual contact and unaided verbal
communication.â€￾ Apprentice hunters may hunt deer and small game.

Will this diminish hunting safety in Minnesota, or undermine the
Firearms Safety Hunter Education Program? No. Data from the
International Hunter Education Association indicates that mentored
hunters are as safe as other hunters, and hunting continues to get safer
thanks primarily to 50 years of hunter education programs and
instructors like you. Rather than undermine FAS and hunter education,
this program will spark more interest in the program, as newly recruited
Apprentice Hunters will be required to get their FAS certificates to
continue hunting beyond one year.

How long is an Apprentice Hunter Validation good for? Only one license
year, which runs from March 1st to the end of February. (i.e. If you
get the validation in November to go deer hunting, it expires in
February, and you will need to get a FAS certificate in order to hunt
the following year.)

How much does it cost? $3.50

How do I get one? You will be able to purchase the Apprentice Hunter
Validation at an ELS vendor. The license code is 199. This code will
not be available ib ELS until August 1st. You will need to acquire the
Validation prior to purchasing any required hunting licenses.

What other licenses do I need? You need to purchase and have in
possession all licenses and stamps that you would normally be required
to possess.

How do I keep hunting after my Apprentice Hunter Validation expires?
You will need to complete a Firearms Safety class and get your
certification. Youth under age 18 must attend a traditional firearms
safety class. Adults may attend a traditional class, an Advanced Hunter
Education Seminar, an on-line course or a home-study course.

All this information is available on the DNR Web site...

Secondly, is the Military Exemption from Range and Field Day
Activities:

A person who has successfully completed basic training in the United
States armed forces is exempt from the range and field day exercise
portion of firearms safety hunter education training, They must complete
the firearms safety training classroom portion, home study course or
on-line adult course the same as all others born after December 31,
1979. They must provide proof of basic training, i.e. Discharge papers
(DD214), or current military identification to the instructor conducting
the course exam. This safety training certification will be valid
throughout the US.

This will most likely increase our demand for Home Study and On-Line
instruction. Remember they still must complete the home study portion,
pass the exam and pay the course fee.

I hope this information will answer questions you have about the
changes in Minnesota Statue. If not contact your RTO or give me a call.


Thanks Again for being a mentor to our future hunters.

Sincerely in Safety

Capt. Mike Hammer
DNR Division of Enforcement
Education Program Coordinator
1-800-366-8917 Ext 2504


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