Instructors certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation will conduct a Hunter Safety Program September 4, 5 and 8 at Northstar Sportsman's Club. Those interested in attending may register in-person at the Clerk's Office, Town of Parma located at 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton, NY, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

The free course is required for first-time hunters who wish to obtain a hunting license. Safe firearms handling combined with safe, responsible, ethical hunter conduct and skills will be covered. Pre-course work is required and space is limited, therefore, it is recommended to register early.

Students must be a resident of NYS and be 12 or older as of September 4. A parent or legal guardian must accompany and register students 16 years of age and younger. Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information on this course contact the Town of Parma at 716-392-9461. For information on other courses, call the Department of Environmental Con-servation, Region 8 headquarters at 716-226-2466; or visit the DEC Website at http://www.dec.state.ny.us