Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Hunter Ed Program Is Set

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's `mandatory hunter education' regulation went into effect July 1, 1985. The regulation makes it unlawful for any person born after December 31, 1968, to take or attempt to take wildlife with firearms, crossbow or conventional bow without first having on their person proof that he or she has satisfactorily completed an approved hunter education course.

The exceptions to this regulation are those hunters whose birth dates are prior to 1969, and hunters less than 16 years of age when under the direction supervision of a licensed adult at least 21 years of age.

If you were born after December 31, 1968, or if you are just a concerned sportsman or wildlife enthusiast, plan to attend the hunters education course being offered March 15 in the Gurdon Middle School library from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. You must attend all classes to compete the course.

The course includes such topics as firearms safety, conservation, wildlife management, sportsmanship, archery, muzzleloading, first aid and survival, and other hunting informaiton.

The purpose of the regulation and the course is to inform and educate those enjoying the great outdoors which will lead to safer and more responsible behavior by all outdoorsmen through the state. The course is free of charge and is open to everyone.

For more information call Sam Westmoreland at 353-6467.