Illinois DNR Hunter Safety- http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/safety/Pages/HunterSafety.aspx

On January 1, 1996, a State law was passed that anyone born on or after January 1, 1980 may not be issued a hunting license unless he or she presents a valid Hunter Education Certificate of Competency issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Safety Education Division or another state.

Several times every year SCSC offers the Illinois DNR Hunter Safety course.  Check the club calendar or Phil (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)for additional information about these events at SCSC.