The Need-to-Know

 

Certificate of Hunter Education – keep the proof in your pocket

Hunting license with archery stamp endorsement

For turkey hunters: upland game bird stamp endorsement

There’s one change this year: archery-only seasons are in 14 additional Panhandle counties. Refer to your 2016-2017 Outdoor Annual for the list of counties and other regulations.

 

If you can’t find your Hunter Education card, print a free copy by going online. Hunter Ed. is required for everyone 9 years or older and born on or after Sept. 2, 1971. We also offer Bowhunter Education courses.

 

Licenses and endorsements are available at retailers and online. You can also order over the phone by calling 800-895-4248 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. There’s a $5 service charge if you purchase over the phone or online.

 

Mule deer and white-tailed deer hunters should be aware of new chronic wasting disease(CWD) regulations, including sampling requirements and movement restrictions. There’s a new booklet you can download to learn everything a hunter needs to know about CWD.

 

Planning to use a tree stand? Then take a minute and a half to watch this video about tree stand safety. The #1 cause of hunter fatalities in the U.S. is due to falls from tree stands. Be safe and good hunting!