DNR Offers Hunter Education Course in Odon

Four-day training covers firearm safety, ethics, and more for new Indiana hunters

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is hosting a four-day hunter education course from March 30 to April 2 in Odon, Indiana. The course, taught by volunteer instructors and conservation officers, will cover topics like safe firearm use, hunter ethics, conservation management, game identification, archery, and tree stand safety. Anyone born after December 31, 1986 must complete this training before purchasing a hunting license in the state.

Why it matters

Hunter education courses are required for new hunters in Indiana to promote responsible and ethical hunting practices that protect wildlife and ensure public safety. This particular course in Odon provides an important opportunity for residents in the area to get certified before the upcoming hunting season.

The details

The hunter education sessions will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening at the Simon J. Graber Building in Odon. Indiana Conservation Officer Caden Graber will lead the instruction. Pre-registration is required through the register-ed.com website. For more details, residents can contact the DNR District 7 Headquarters.

  • The hunter education course will be held from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
  • The classes will run each evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

The players

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The state agency responsible for managing Indiana's natural resources, including wildlife and hunting regulations.

Caden Graber

An Indiana Conservation Officer who will be leading the hunter education course.

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What’s next

Residents interested in taking the hunter education course must pre-register through the register-ed.com website.

The takeaway

This hunter education course provides an important opportunity for new hunters in the Odon area to get certified before the upcoming hunting season and learn responsible, ethical, and safe hunting practices.