Lake County Parks & Recreation Department

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

August 19 & 20, 2011 at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center 
Cedar Creek Family Golf Center is located at 10483 W.109th Avenue in Cedar Lake, IN 46303 only ¼ mile east of Rt. 41 on Rt. 231.  GPS coordinates: 41.420964,-87.460552
                  

September 16 & 17, 2011 at Gander Mountain
1630 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410  219-793-1700  GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 41.466626 Longitude: -87.314863

COURSE DETAILS
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 219-947-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/
For a list of other courses in the state see http://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm

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Hunting Information

FEES:

  • Waterfowl              $7 per hunter per day 

  • Deer                     $15 per license type per season 

  • Dove                     $7 per hunter per day

Hunting dates and times follow state regulations. GKM is closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.  Fees subject to change without notice.  Call 219-552-0033 with questions about GKM hunting. 

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2011 Hunting Season  

Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park

  • For complete Grand Kankakee Marsh hunting rules and regulations contact park staff at 219-552-0033.

  • In addition to Grand Kankakee Marsh rules and regulation, refer to and comply with all regulations of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. See Indiana DNR at www.in.gov/dnr

  • Hunting dates and times follow state regulations.

  • GKM is closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.

  • All drawings will be held at the cabin check-in station.

  • For waterfowl rules see below

Dove

  • The 2011 dove season has been canceled at Grand Kankakee Marsh County Park.  Spring and early summer floods drowned out all dove lure strips planted in the park. 

  • Draw Time:  Noon.  Hunters may draw as individuals, a party of two or a party of three

  • Hunt Hours: 1 to 5 p.m.

  • Non toxic shot is required

  • Closing date subject to change according to state regulations

  • $7 per hunter per day

Deer

  • Draw Time: 5 a.m.

  • Hunt hours: ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

  • $15 per license type per season 

  • 2011 Hunting Dates: 

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  • Youth Hunt                 Sept. 24 & 25, 2011 No charge for youth hunt.

  • Early Archery              Oct. 1, 2011 – Nov. 27, 2011

  • Firearms                     Nov. 12, 2011 – Nov. 27, 2011

  • Muzzleloader              Dec. 3, 2011 - Dec. 18, 2011

  • Late Archery               Dec. 3, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012

Waterfowl

  • Draw Time: 4:30 a.m.

  • Hunt hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Duck:    $7 per hunter per day

  • 2011 Season Dates:  

  • Youth Hunt --   October 8 and 9, 2011

  • Ducks, Coots, and Mergansers --  October 15 - December 11, 2011 & Dec. 24, 2011

  • Goose:  $7 per hunter per day

  • 2011 Season Dates: 

  • Canada Goose -- Oct.15 and Nov. 6, 2011 and Nov. 23, 2011 - Jan. 8, 2012 and Jan 14-17, 2012

  • Canada geese daily bags limit (2)       

 

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GKM Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

  1. Draw for blinds will be at 4:30 a.m. at the check in cabin each day of the posted season.

  2. You must have a party of 3 or 4 licensed hunters to draw

  3. The fee is $7 per person per day.

  4. No one will enter the marsh before 6 a.m. each day.  Shooting time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  5. Hunters are required to sign a liability release (once per season) prior to entering the marsh.

  6. Hunters will leave their hunting licenses at the check in cabin.

  7. Non-toxic shot is required.

  8. A shell limit of 15 shells per day is in effect.

  9. Allow up to 4 people per blind.

  10. Refill vacated blinds on a first come, first served basis, until noon

  11. Hunters may shoot from blinds or designated spaces only.

  12. Areas designated as "Refuge" are non-violate.  Trespassing by either hunters or dogs is strictly not allowed.

  13. Hunters must check in all game harvested.

  14. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in any hunting areas or in at the check in cabin.

  15. 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

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FOR SHELTER RESERVATIONS CALL

Phone:  219-769-PARK (7275)

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Offices
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Just west of Deep River Waterpark   4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30

Updated August 30, 2011