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.

Planning and Preparation

A successful hunt begins with careful planning and preparation. The process usually requires more time than the hunt itself.

Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for a hunt: educate yourself about the game you'll be hunting and its environment, obtain the most current state regulations, and sight-in rifles, handguns, and bows; pattern shotguns.