Hunting

Marsh Minute: Each week during hunting season the park manager updates the status of the park. To comment on these posts please email info@lakecountyparks.com If you have any questions about park programs please call (219) 552-0033. See you at the park. Chris Orange, GKM property manager

Click here for Grand Kankakee Marsh Hunting Season Summary 2011

HUNTER'S EDUCATION SAFETY COURSES

Cedar Creek Family Golf Center
March 16 & 17, 2012
August 17 & 18, 2012
September 14 & 15, 2012

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 www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm

For information about hunting see the Indiana DNR web site at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/hunt/seasson2.htm

For information about hunting courses in Indiana see DNR web site at http://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm

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

2012 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.

Dove

Draw Time: Noon. Hunters may draw as individuals, a party of two or a party of three
Hunt Hours: 1 to 5 p.m.
2012 Hunting Dates: TBA
Non toxic shot is required
Closing date subject to change according to state regulations

Deer

Draw Time:	5 a.m.
Hunt hours:	½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset
$15 per license type per season
2012 Hunting Dates: TBA
Youth Hunt
Early Archery
Firearms
Muzzleloader
Late Archery

Waterfowl

Draw Time:	4:30 a.m.
Hunt hours:	7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Duck:	$7 per hunter per day
Duck 2012 Hunting Dates: TBA
Youth Hunt
Ducks, Coots, and Mergansers
Goose:	$7 per hunter per day
Goose 2011 Season Dates: TBA
Canada Goose Canada geese two (2) daily bags limit

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

Hunter's Education Teaching Team awarded Team of the Year

The Lake County Parks staff and volunteers were chosen as Indiana DNR's 2008 Hunters' Education Teaching Team of the year for District 10. Team members include: staff Jennifer Nelson, Bob Studebaker and Chris Orange; volunteers John Blink, Doug Simpson and Steve Thompson. Staff and volunteers were assisted by Conservation Officers Terri Arlandson, Nicole Baumann and Tim Janowski.

The Lake County Parks Team also won this award in 2004. The team in 2004 included staff members Jennifer Nelson, Cathy Stoltenerg , Marc Robertson and Bob Studebaker; volunteers Dave Bodnar and Scott Kelly, and Conservation Officer Tim Janowski.

Conservation Officer, 1st Sgt. Torcell said, "Lake County Park's team was chosen because of their continued dedication to Hunter's Safety Education. For more than 15 years the team has been hosting three or four classes a year and certifying more than one hundred youth and adults annually. They are dedicated to teaching safety, identification and ethics to new hunters."

For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30