Sheriff’s hunter safety course set Dec. 1 and 3

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The fall-like mornings North Georgia residents have enjoyed the last few days signal the beginning of an annual ritual for those who love the outdoors — hunting season is right around the corner.

Actually, the archery season is already underway but the youth firearms season won’t begin until Oct. 10 and the grownups can get in the game a week later on Oct. 17.

Usually Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, an avid hunter, hosts a hunter safety course by now. However, the COVID-19 restrictions have thrown a monkey wrench into the course.

Jarrard said recently that the State of Georgia has approved the hunter safety course for his office and the Department of Natural Resources to be held on Dec. 1 and Dec. 3 at the Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Center. While deer and bear season will be well underway by then, it is never too late to learn hunter safety and there are other species’ seasons that have many days left to run.

The courses begin at 5:30 p.m. both nights and continue until 9:30 p.m. You must pre-register online at the Department of Natural Resources website.

“This is scheduled to happen unless something else happens with the virus or a new governor’s order,” Jarrard said. “We look forward to seeing you those nights if you need the course.”

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