As we’ve mentioned before, the fall hunting season is about to begin but before you lock in your plans, make sure you’ve completed a hunter education course. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) offers both fully online and in-person classroom options to get it done. Jennifer Davison, Hunter Development Program Manager with the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, says the goal is to educate hunters and set them up for success before they head to the dove field or hunting stand. There are 10 online course options available, including one in Spanish. Online courses have fees ranging from FREE to $49.95 (fees are set and collected by the independent course providers). Fee-based courses are all “pass or don’t pay.” If you prefer an in-person option, the DNR classroom course is offered free of charge. Completion of a hunter education course is required for any person born on or after January 1, 1961, who: The only exceptions include any person who: 1. Purchases an Apprentice Hunting License or short-term hunting license, i.e., anything less than annual duration (as opposed to a season license) 2. Is hunting on his or her own land or is a dependent hunting on land belonging to their parents or legal guardian. For more information, go to GeorgiaWildlife.com/hunting/huntereducation or call 706-557-3355.
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