Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen!

            My name is Dan Deloge, I am one of your Chief Instructors for the hunter ed safety practicals day. Some thoughts for your day:

Please arrive early to check-in as we have a lot to cover and our guest Conservation Officer(s) have a tight schedule. Now is the time to ask them questions, NOT during the hunt!

You MUST bring your voucher proving online completion of the course, otherwise you will not be able to participate. In the event your expiration date is close to expiring, please let me know in advance so I can contact Fish and Game Hunter Ed HQ on your behalf.

BRING PENS AND PENCILS!!

If you are 18 years of age or under, please make sure you have a signed written permission slip from a parent or guardian. I need this on file before you attend field day on the range and before I can certify you. Permission slips can be found online from the Fish & Game Department. If you have trouble, please let me know and I can send the link or provide a slip at class.

            There is no cost for this day, however we’ve traditionally asked students to donate $1, which goes into a bank account. Because this is a volunteer position, instructors typically pay out-of-pocket for some supplies for the class. This small donation helps offset this cost, especially for things like postage, photocopies, paper and ink, or other supplies.

            We will be at the Deering Fish and Game Club in Deering, NH. The address is Fish and Game Road. If you are unfamiliar with our area, please contact me and I’ll give better directions, or if time allows, I can meet you somewhere in town and you can follow me. Keep in mind we have an early start and even earlier for me for organizing, so advanced notice is key to staying on schedule as well as class consideration.

Weather has been spotty, this is New England, so be sure to wear/bring appropriate clothing, including bug spray.  Be it rain, sun, chilly or hot, black fly season, watch the weather, dress accordingly. We will be in the elements, same as hunting.

Shorts are not advised; wear closed-toe shoes, not sandals, and water-resistant if not waterproof boots, but keep in mind you’ll be doing some walking, so think comfort. Bug spray is good to have on hand since in previous years field day has had black fly issues. Hunting is rarely during ideal conditions; consider this class a warm up for your future hunting seasons.

If you need accommodations for the written test on, such as wanting or requiring the test be read to you, please let me know and I’ll be more than happy to work with you. Do be ashamed of anything, we’re here for you!

Water and snacks are allowed as we will not be stopping for lunch. This is a short day but filled. Stay hydrated!

               In the past, questions about trapping have come up. Trapping is not covered in class but is mentioned in some books. It is its own beast entirely with very rigid laws and regulations aside from hunter safety. In lieu of this, I have ties to the New Hampshire Trappers Association as well as previously licensed WCO (Wildlife Control Officer) and trapping. 

If you have any questions, shoot me an email or send me a text at 603-933-2710. I look forward to meeting you!

                                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                                Dan Deloge

                                                                                                Chief Instructor

                                                                                                 NH F&G Hunter Education

Fish & Game Road straight past pond (on right) to fork in road and stay left for 500 feet to clubhouse on left.