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.

Safely Carrying Firearms in the Field

There are several ways to carry a gun safely and still have it ready for quick action. Three rules apply to all carrying methods:

• Muzzle pointed in a safe direction and under control
• Safety “on” until immediately before you’re ready to shoot
• Finger outside the trigger guard

The six proper field carries are trail carry, sling carry, elbow or side carry, two-handed or "ready" carry, cradle carry, and shoulder carry.