Hunter Education Course Now Online in Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has announced that the Georgia hunter education course is available completely online.

That started on October 1, making Georgia one of 13 states to allow students to complete the hunter education course online if they choose.

State officials said that this online opportunity improves the previous online option where students had to take the course partially online and partially in a classroom.

According to state officials, the four available online courses each require a fee from $9.95 – $24.95, but all are “pass or don’t pay” courses. State officials say fees for these courses are charged by and collected by the independent course developer.

Also, state officials pointed out that customers that desire a classroom course will still have this option. Last year, more than 4,600 students chose to take advantage of almost 300 classroom courses offered statewide. Additionally, customers can obtain a free CD-ROM and take the course at home.

Completion of a hunter education course is required for any person born on or after January 1, 1961, who purchases a season hunting license in Georgia, is at least 12 years old and hunts without adult supervision, and hunts big game like deer, turkey, or bear on a wildlife management area.

According to state officials, the only exceptions include any person who purchases a short-term hunting license as opposed to a season license or is hunting on his or her own land, or land belonging to his or her parents or legal guardians.

For more information, go to www.gohuntgeorgia.com/hunting/education or call 770-761-3010.