Residents in the area have the opportunity to learn essential safe hunting practices through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ hunter safety certification course. To complete the course and earn their safety certification, participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction.
The course will be held over three sessions:
Tuesday, March 4th from 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 6th from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All sessions will take place at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Carmi.
While the course is primarily designed for youth, older hunters are also welcome, as many states now require out-of-state hunters to present proof of certification. According to a 1996 Illinois law, all hunters born after January 1st, 1980 must successfully complete a hunter education course before obtaining their first hunting license. Upon completion, participants will receive a hunter education certification card confirming their successful passage of the course.
The ten-hour curriculum covers a range of topics, including wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques, and relevant regulations. There is no age limit, but participants should be able to read the test material. Mr. Bobby Lamp will serve as the lead instructor.
To register, please call the Extension office at 382-2662 by March 3. Note that the class is limited to 50 participants.
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