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.

Hunting With Boats

Hunters often use boats in difficult conditions, such as wind, cold, and snow. Special care must be exercised to ensure a safe trip. Prepare for a trip by making sure your boat is large enough to carry you and your gear safely. Have a personal flotation device (life jacket) on board for each passenger to wear. Have throwable personal flotation devices on board in case someone falls overboard. Check an up-to-date weather forecast before heading out.

The same rules apply as when transporting firearms in a vehicle—unload and case firearms before transporting them. The action should be open or the gun broken down, whichever makes the firearm safest. Before boarding the boat, place the unloaded firearm into the bow (front) of the boat with its muzzle pointing forward.