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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering upcoming Hunter Education classes across the state. To see a full list of classes around the state or to sign up, visit Register-Ed. Locally, classes will be held on the following dates:

  • October 19, 8 a.m. at Princeton Indiana Fire 1, Princeton, IN
  • November 2, 9 a.m. at Patoka Reservoir, Birdseye, IN
  • November 8, 6 p.m. at Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, Huntingburg, IN
  • November 8, 6 p.m. at Sugar Ridge FWA, Winslow, IN

These classes cover safe firearm use, hunter ethics, game identification, and conservation management. Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must complete Hunter Education to purchase a hunting license. Classes are taught by trained instructors and Indiana Conservation Officers, and participants must attend all sessions to be certified.

Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at each session.