In response to an overwhelming public demand, Copper Breaks State Park again will offer the state-approved hunter safety course on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. The first part of the two-day instruction will begin at 9 a.m. in the part headquarters conference room. Completion of the 10-hour course is required by law for all hunters born after Sept. 2, 1971. Proof of course completion must accompany hunting licenses.
Enrollment is limited, with participation by reservation only.
Participants must be at least 12 years old to receive certification. Younger hunters may attend the course if accompanied by an adult, but they still cannot be certified. Ranger Woerndell will each the course. He has served as park ranger for 18 years and is a certified hunter safety instructor. Hunting licenses also are available at he state park during regular office hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.