Welcome to Hunter Ed Illinois

Study online for free – complete your classroom requirement in a few hours.

$24.50 One time fee after you pass

After passing, immediately print out a Field Day Voucher and sign up for the state-required Field Day.

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Interactive-Learning Game: Do you know when to "Shoot or Don't Shoot"? Let's Find Out!

  • Fun and Easy to Use
  • Unlimited Free Test Attempts
  • Illinois DNR Approved
  • Study At Home for Free
  • Professionally Narrated Audio
  • Pay Only If You Pass
  • Video Enhanced Topics
  • Interactive Animations

Welcome to the official hunter safety course developed for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

This hunter education course, has the same hunter safety content as the Illinois DNR classroom course.

Completing this course will prepare you for the Illinois Hunter Education Field Day.

When you pass, immediately print out a Field Day Voucher and sign up for the state-required Field Day to complete your hunter education certification.

This Hunter Ed online hunting Course has been reviewed and approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Additional info:

Illinois Hunter Education Requirements

  • Anyone born after January 1, 1980, must be certified in hunter education before they are eligible to purchase an Illinois hunting license.*
  • After passing the online course, students must attend a Field Day provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (Check availability.)
  • *Hunter Education Requirement Exemptions: Persons presenting evidence of having held a hunting license issued by the State of Illinois or another state in a prior year.

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