Get hunter certified with St. John classes

Published 12:05 am Saturday, July 7, 2018

LAPLACE — The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office is planning free hunter education courses for those interested, ages 10 and older on July 27 and 28 and Aug. 24 and 25 at the Leonard Robinet Multi-Purpose Room, 100 Deputy Barton Granier Drive in LaPlace.

Class will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. (classroom) July 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 (field activities), as well as 5 to 9 p.m. (classroom) Aug. 24 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25 (field activities).

The two-day course covers hunter responsibility and ethics, how firearms work and firearms safety, survival and first aid skills, firearm handling skills and hunting techniques, wildlife identification, game care and information related to wildlife conservation and management.

Participants must attend both days of instruction and pass a written and practical exam to be certified.

Class size is limited to 25. Advance registration is required by calling 985-359-8754 or emailing HunterSafety@stjohnsheriff.org.

Anyone born after Sept. 1, 1969, who wishes to obtain a hunting license in Louisiana must successfully complete a hunter education course.

Exceptions may be granted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for active or veteran members of the U.S. armed services, for P.O.S.T.-certified law enforcement officers or for those under the direct supervision of a person 18-years or older who is already licensed and has taken the approved course.

Exceptions must be applied for and approved by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.