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.

Types of Elevated Stands

Portable Tree Stands

Portable tree stands can be safe and environmentally friendly. Homemade stands should not be used. Commercial stands that are manufactured, certified, and tested to Treestand Manufacturer’s Association (TMA) standards are best. You should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and also practice installing a tree stand before you go hunting.

Portable tree stands come in three basic types: hang-on stands, climbing stands, and ladder stands. Tripods, quadpods, or tower stands are similar to a ladder tree stand but are free-standing and do not require a tree. They can be placed anywhere that has a firm base.