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.

Elevated Stand Guidelines

Merely climbing into or out of a tree stand or other elevated platform to hunt puts you at risk. Long hours spent waiting in a stand, as well as poor hunting techniques, can lead to accidental falls. To protect yourself, use good judgment always put safety first. Remember - attach your FAS to the tree while at ground level, and keep it attached throughout your hunt – from the time you leave the ground until you get back down. Also, never carry your hunting equipment up or down the tree with you as you climb. Always use a haul line.