The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will give Hunter Education Classes on the dates listed below. State Law requires that all individuals born on or after September 1, 1969 to obtain a hunting license prior to hunting in Louisiana. Individuals must be ten years of age or older to be certified. The course will cover such topics as firearm safety, survival, first aid, and wildlife identification.
The classes will be limited to 30 students and each student must pre- resister and attend each day. There will be a field day for individuals that have taken the course on line with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The time for the field day will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 10 am till 4 pm.
To pre-register call (985) 783-1173. Further information may be obtained by contacting Sgt. Ted Adams at (504) 201-5222.