Crossbow Hunter Safety

To be eligible to purchase a crossbow hunting permit, any person (16 years of age and older) must hold a valid license to hunt big game (either a big game hunting license or an archery license), and must submit proof of having successfully completed an archery hunting education course and a crossbow hunting course or evidence of having previously held adult archery and crossbow hunting permits issued specifically for the purpose of hunting with a crossbow or bow and arrow in this State or any other state, province or country in any year after 1979. When proof or evidence cannot be provided, the applicant may substitute a signed affidavit.

Total Course = 3 hrs. 30 min

• History & Modern Crossbows = 30 Minutes
• Responsibility & Ethics = 1 Hour
• Accessories= 20 Minutes
• Shooting & Handling = 20 Minutes
• Special Concerns = 20 Minutes
• Laws & Safety = 30 Minutes
• Testing & Review= 30 Minutes

This is a stand alone course.  This course is needed to obtain the permit to use a Crossbow; for Hunting in Maine.  See above for requirements in the first paragraph.  2019 use is the same as the 2018 season; 65 and older or with the written medical exemption from the Department.

The class will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 5:45p-9p at the Irving Community Center.  Please bring a pen, pencil, and notebook along with $5.00 for the sponsor fee.

For questions please contact Craig.I.Gerry@maine.gov or call 446-4249 for information.