The Indiana Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct a hunter education class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Carr Township Conservation Club, 7709 W. County Road 350S, Medora.

The course will provide instruction in the areas of safe firearm use and handling while hunting and in the home, hunter ethics and responsibility, game identification and conservation management. Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1986, is required to be certified in hunter education before they can purchase a hunting license.

The classes are offered by volunteer instructors and Indiana conservation officers.

Each classroom course must include a minimum of 10 hours of instruction. To be certified, students must attend the entire class, including all sessions.

Any child under 11 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian every session.

To register for the course, visit in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm.