Hunting Fees, regulations and information for
Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park
Call GKM at 219-552-0033 during hunting season for more information
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HUNTER’S EDUCATION SAFETY COURSES
Lemon Lake County Park
May 9 & 10, 2008
August 15 & 16, 2008
September 12 & 13, 2008
Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Must attend both sessions and pass a written test)
Pre-registration required.
Classes fill quickly, register early by calling 219-769-PARK
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources requires all hunters born after 1986 to take this class. All hunters, regardless of age, need this class if they wish to hunt out of state or participate in state-sponsored hunts. Adults are encouraged to take the class with their young hunters to be able to reinforce what is taught. Participants will learn about firearms safety, survival, first-aid, wildlife identification and management, hunter responsibility and ethics. It is required that participants take all 10 hours of the class and pass a written exam. Those who pass the exam will receive a certified hunter’s education card that is good for life. Children 12 and younger are required to have an adult present throughout the class.
This class is an Indiana Department of Natural Resources program. For information on other Hunter’s Education dates or other DNR educational programs, contact the DNR at 219-879-5710, or visit them at www.in.gov/dnr
Hunting Information
FEES:
Hunting dates and times follow state regulations. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day
Fees subject to change without notice
Dove
Draw Time: Noon
Hunt Hours: 1 to 5 p.m.
2008 Hunting Dates: TBA
Closing date subject to change according to state regulations
$7 per hunter per day
2008 Hunting Dates:
TBA
Closing date subject to change according to state regulation
Deer
Draw Time: 5 a.m.
Hunt hours: ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset
$15 per license type per season
2008 Hunting Dates:
Youth Hunt
Early Archery
Firearms
Muzzleloader
Late Archery
Waterfowl
Draw Time: 4:30 a.m.
Hunt hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$7 per hunter per day
2008 Hunting Dates Available in late August. See Indiana DNR at www.in.gov/dnr
Duck --
Goose --
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days (no charge)
GKM Waterfowl Hunting Regulations
Draw for blinds will be at 4:30 a.m. at the check in cabin each day of the posted season.
You must have a party of 3 or 4 licensed hunters to draw
The fee is $7 per person per day.
No one will enter the marsh before 6 a.m. each day. Shooting time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hunters are required to sign a liability release (once per season) prior to entering the marsh.
Hunters will leave their hunting licenses at the check in cabin.
Non-toxic shot is required.
A shell limit of 15 shells per day is in effect.
Allow up to 4 people per blind.
Refill vacated blinds on a first come, first served basis, until noon
Hunters may shoot from blinds or designated spaces only.
Areas designated as "Refuge" are non-violate. Trespassing by either hunters or dogs is strictly not allowed.
Hunters must check in all game harvested.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in any hunting areas or in at the check in cabin.
Violation of any GKM hunting regulations may result in the loss of hunting privileges at the GKM for the season. Beyond the GKM regulations, hunters must understand and comply with those set by the Indiana DNR and the USFWS.
For information about hunting see the Indiana DNR web site at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/hunt/season2.htm