Effective August 1, 2009, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Indiana online course—the official hunter education course of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Approaching Downed Game

A downed deer or other large animal should be approached carefully from above and behind the head. Approach downed game from above and behind the head; and wait a short distance away, watching for any rise and fall of the chest cavity. When trailing wounded game, it is a hunter's responsiblity to stop the hunt and search for any wounded animal.