HuntSAFE courses are designed for persons age 12 through 15. Persons who are 11 may participate, but will not be issued a Hunter Safety certification card until their 12th birthday, unless the card is clearly marked that the card is not valid until the person’s 12th birthday. If a student’s 12th birthday falls between September 1 and December 31, he/she may be issued a card and is eligible to obtain a license and hunt beginning September 1 of that year. Adults are also welcome and invited to attend!

• The fall Hamlin County HuntSAFE Course will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class will be held at the Isaak Walton League Clubhouse at Lake Poinsett (on the west side of Lake Poinsett, north of Lake Region Golf Course). All Participants under the age of 18 must have a completed registration form before the class begins. Registration forms will be available at all Hamlin County elementary schools and the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, or parents may fill out a form at the beginning of class. The course is sponsored by the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department and is free of charge.  If you have any questions, contact Conservation Officer Kraig Haase at 783-2111 or the Hamlin Co. Sheriff’s Office at 783-3232.