Hunter - Education


Want to Start Hunting, a free Hunter Education course can help!

Find a Hunter Education Course Near You
Select your preferred course to register.
Youth Squirrel Hunting
  • Spend time with Hunting experts
  • Learn about hunting with other kids your age
  • Grab your friends and get a free guide to hunting and other goodies
  • Earn a certificate that enables you to buy your hunting license!
  • Find out how to safely handle a firearm.
  • Take hunter education today in the classroom or online.
  • For more information call 1-800-277-4301.

It's the Law

All residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979, must complete a hunter education course before a hunting license can be obtained.


Hunter Education Course Information:

  • Find a hunter education course near you
  • Pre-registration is required for all classes
    (register online or by calling 1-800-277-4301)
  • Bring a #2 pencil and Social Security Number to the class
  • All hunter education courses are free, unless noted on calendar
  • Anyone under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a Guardian.
  • If there are not courses in your area, online hunter education courses are available in two formats.
    1. Today's Hunter Ed Course - ($15.00 fee to take course & test)
    2. Be a safe Hunter Course - ($9.95 fee to take course & test)
    3. Complete a pre-exam at the end of your online course. Print out the pre-exam certificate and call to register to take the written final exam in person to receive your Hunter Education Card. For more information call 1-800-277-4301.

Duplicate Hunter Education Card - Print a copy of your hunter education card.

 

 

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