Sheriff Jayson Richardson has announced that the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free Hunter Education Course next month to help prepare hunters for the upcoming season.

The course will take place September 18–20, 2025, at the DeSoto Sheriff Training Center, 120 Sprocket Lane, Grand Cane, La. Participants must attend all three days to receive certification.

The program is open to individuals ages 10 and up (as of September 18) and is designed to teach hunting safety, ethics, and regulations.

Spots are limited, and early registration is encouraged. Full details, including class times and registration information, are available online at louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193946.

This course is offered at no cost to participants.