Instructors certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation will conduct a Hunter Safety Course August 19, 21 and 24 at the North Star Sportsman’s Club in Hamlin. Those interested in attending need to register in-person at the Town Clerk’s Office; Town of Parma located at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The free course is required for first-time hunters who wish to obtain a New York State hunting license. Safe firearm handling combined with responsible and ethical hunter conduct will be covered. Pre-course work is required and space is limited so it is recommended to register early.
Students must be a resident of New York State. The instructors prefer students be eligible to hunt (12 years or older) as of August 24. A parent or legal guardian needs to register students younger than 16 years of age. If a student is under 12 years old a parent or legal guardian is required to attend the course with the student. Proof of age may be requested. Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For information on this course contact the Town of Parma Clerk’s Office at 585-392-9461. For information on other courses call the Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 8 Headquarters at 585-226-2466 or visit the DEC website at http://www.dec.state.ny.us
