Official Alaska Online Muzzleloader Certification Course

About the Course and Hunting License Requirements

Welcome to the official online muzzleloader education course of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Under Alaska hunting law, hunters wanting to participate in any “Restricted Weapons Hunt” must obtain the appropriate certification for the weapon to be used, e.g. muzzleloader or archery. These certification courses are not Basic Hunter Education Courses. Certain hunt areas may require both courses so be sure to check the current regulations before hunting.

Begin the online Alaska muzzleloader hunter certification course.	Or, first test your hunting safety knowledge.

Online Muzzleloader Education Home Study Steps

1. This independent study course is designed for students who have some firearms and hunting knowledge and experience. It is not a Basic Hunter Education Course.
2. Study the muzzleloader hunter education course material.
3. Take one or more Practice Tests as many times as you like—free of charge.
4. When you are ready, take the Field Day Qualifier Exam. There is a $30 fee for the exam, which is collected whether you pass or fail.
   
5. Upon passing the online exam, you can print out your official Field Day Qualifier Certificate, which is accepted by the state as proof of home study. You MUST provide the field day instructor your Field Day Qualifier Certificate in order to participate in a field day.
6. Upon passing BOTH requirements (online exam and Field Day) you will receive an Alaska Muzzleloader Certification Card. The Field Day Qualifier Certificate number can be used to apply for “Muzzleloader Only” hunts in Alaska. However, if you win a “Muzzleloader Only” hunt, you must complete the Field Day portion of the course before you will be awarded the permit.
7. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website to read more about the Field Day requirement, view the schedule and learn how to register. Students should wait at least three business days before registering for a Field Day.
8. At the Field Day, you must successfully complete the remaining course requirements, which include:
   • One hour discussion of “muzzleloader only” hunts in Alaskan and specific regulations discussion
   • Shooting proficiency exercise (your firearm, powder in original factory container, and bullets)
   • Your firearm may not be equipped with a scope or use smokeless powder.
   • A written test (required at the discretion of the instructor)
9. Proper safety procedures that you studied online must be demonstrated and adhered to during the entire Field Day.  The instructor can fail you based on any unsafe or improper handling of firearms, powder, caps, etc.
10. Once all requirements have been met, you will receive your Alaska Muzzleloader Certification Card.

Go to the next page to begin the independent study course!