Hunter safety course scheduled

Instructors certified by the Department of Environmental Conservation will conduct a Hunter Safety Course September 5, 6 and 9 at the North Star Sportsman's Club. Register in-person at the clerk's office, Town of Parma, 1300 Hilton Parma Corners Road, Hilton from 9 a.m. to 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 safe, responsible, ethical hunter conduct and skills will be covered. Pre-course work is required and space is limited.

Students must be a resident of New York state. Students should be eligible to hunt (12 years or older) as of September 5, 2006. A parent or legal guardian must accompany and register students 16-year-old and younger. Proof of age may be requested. Registration is a first-come first-served basis.

For information on this course contact the Town of Parma 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.

August 13, 2006