There is a deer hunt scheduled to take place on the grounds of the Norristown State Hosp.,(Montgomery County Park System), this fall.  Hunters will be selected by lottery.  Upon applying for an application at the park office I was informed that I could NOT participate unless I have recently completed a hunter's safety course. 

I explained that I explained that I am sixty-five (65) years of age and have been hunting for over fifty (50) years and have been an active law enforcement officer for fourty-two (42) years.  I was told this was a requirement of the Pa. Game Commission.  Were can I expect to find and complete a course at this time.  Keeping safety in mind, I still think this is a dumb requirement for older hunters.  It discriminates against older hunters and makes it much more easier for younger and new hunters to participate.  No course was ever required for the older people.  It just seems dumb to attempt to introduce this and enforce it at this time. 

The park attendant supplied me with a affidavit form.  He suggested filling it out and stating that I had completed a course some time in the past.  Submitting this form to the game commission with $10.00 would get me card showing evidence of prior course attendance.

NO WONDER EVERYONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAME COMMISSION.