The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement Division to provide an in-person one day hunter education course. The course is free to the public, but those interested in attending must register online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.
The course will be held in the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office training room on Saturday, March 2, at 9 a.m. The deadline to register for the course is Thursday, February 29, at 2 p.m.
Prior to purchasing a season hunting license, a hunter education certification is required for residents and non-residents who wish to hunt in Georgia who were born on or after January 1, 1961. Special conditions apply for hunters under the age of 15.
Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols says he contacted the DNR about offering the course because the county has wildlife management areas and significant forest land.
“I wanted to partner with them to offer the no-cost course not only to Rabun County hunters but to young people in northeast Georgia that maybe interested in hunting and learn how to do so safely,” Nichols tells Now Habersham.
According to DNR, the class has a maximum seating capacity of 50 participants. It is an eight-hour course, and lunch will not be provided. However, participants will be given time to get lunch.
DNR-approved courses are available online for a fee. Fees vary from $19.95 to $49.95 based on the course selected. More information about hunter education opportunities and requirements can be found at georgiawildlife.com/hunting/huntereducation.
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is located at 56 Boen Creek Road in Tiger.
