The summer months are a perfect time to take relaxing vacations, but the summer months also provide plenty of opportunities for children and adults to take outdoor safety courses that are in many cases mandated by the state.

Here’s a list of some safety courses that are on tap in the coming weeks.

Hunter safety courses:

. In Newport, at Nokomis Regional High School, July 7-8 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., call Newport Adult Education at 368-3290.

. In Oakland, at KMD Driving School, Aug. 18-19 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., call Mark Lamrande at 465-2481.

. In Columbia Falls, at Pleasant River Fish & Game Club, July 11-12 from 6-9 p.m. and July 14 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call Charles Robbins at 483-4111.

Trapping courses:

. In Guilford, at Piscataquis Community High School, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call Piscataquis Adult Education at 564-6525.

Bowhunting courses:

. In Waterville, at Calvary Temple Church, July 21 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., call Jerome Richard at 426-2082.

. In Newport, at Nokomis Regional High School, July 9-10 from 6-9:30 p.m., call Newport Adult Education at 368-3290.

. In Old Town, at Old Town Archery’s 3-D range off Gilman Falls Road, Aug. 18-19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call Old Town Archery at 827-7168.

. In Skowhegan, at the Sportsman’s Club, July 9 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

. In Skowhegan, at the Sportsman’s Club, Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

. In Northport, at The Outdoor Sportsman, Aug. 11-12 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Call Charlie Herrick at 338-4141.

Crossbow courses:

. In Newport, at Nokomis Regional High School, July 12 from 6-9:30 p.m. Call Newport Adult Education at 368-3290.

. In Skowhegan, at the Sportsman’s Club, July 9 from 6-9:30 p.m. Call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

. In Skowhegan, at the Sportsman’s Club, Aug. 25 from 6-9:30 p.m. Call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

Boating courses:

. In Dover-Foxcroft, at SeDoMoCha Middle School, Aug. 6-7 from 6-9 p.m. Call Piscataquis Adult Education at 564-6525.

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