Free hunter education course set for Sept. 19 at Shakamak State Park

Indiana Conservation Officers will offer a free hunter education course Saturday, Sept. 19, at Shakamak State Park.

The one-day course will be held at the park's Mess Hall, located in the Group Camp, from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Participants must register online in advance.

The course will cover a variety of topics, including safe firearm use, hunter ethics, conservation management, game identification, archery, and tree stand safety. Classes are taught by volunteer instructors and Indiana Conservation Officers.

Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, is required to complete hunter education certification before purchasing an Indiana hunting license.

Lunch will be provided by Lighthouse Custom Meats.

Registration is available through Indiana Hunter Education.

For additional information, contact Indiana Conservation Officer Blaine Patterson at 765-276-0196 or bpatterson@dnr.in.gov