Guåhan Sustainable Culture (GSC), in partnership with The Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR), announces their next free hunter safety education course on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the GSC Food Resiliency Hub in Windward Hills, Yona.
This comprehensive 8-hour course, taught by DAWR's certified volunteer instructors, is part of the Ginen I Halom Tåno' program and provides essential training for new and youth hunters interested in ethical feral pig management across Guåhan.
Following the success of the program's first mentored hunt in January, DAWR and GSC are expanding opportunities for island residents to gain hunting skills and contribute to protecting local agriculture from the island's growing feral pig population.
Course Details:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: GSC Food Resiliency Hub, Windward Hills, Yona (Former Hamamoto Gardens)
Cost: FREE
Age Requirement: 13 years and older
What You'll Learn: DAWR's certified volunteer instructors will cover:
Firearm and archery safety
Hunting laws and regulations
Ethical hunting practices
Wildlife conservation and land stewardship
Proper game handling and field care
Upon completion of the course, participants will be eligible to join monthly mentored hunts at the GSC Food Resiliency Hub through April 2026, where DAWR staff and experienced volunteer mentors provide hands-on guidance in real hunting situations.