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Louisiana Hunter Safety Course

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Take this Louisiana–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

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Do you need Louisiana Hunting education?

You need education if you were born on or after Sept. 1, 1969, if you will be hunting in Louisiana.

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International Hunter Education Association USA logo

How to Get your Hunter Education Certificate in 4 Easy Steps

Step 1

est. 2–3 mins

Sign Up

Sign up for a Hunter Ed account, pay for the official course, and get started. It only takes a few minutes.

Step 2

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est. 3–4 hrs

Study & Pass the Online Course

Take the course on desktop, tablet or mobile. We automatically save your progress so you can learn at your own pace.

Step 3

Hunt Step 3

est. 1–5 mins

Complete Additional State Requirements

After passing the online course, you're able to print your hunter education certificate immediately. If you are under 16 years of age, you'll need to complete your states in-person requirements.

Step 4

hunt step 4

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Go Hunting!

That's it. You're ready to buy your tag and hit the field.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Requirements

Important! You'll need your Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Number to complete the course. Visit louisianaoutdoors.com to locate your existing number or create a new one.

You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course.

You do not have to be a resident of Louisiana to take this online course.

After This Course

If you are under 16 years of age when you REGISTER for this course, you must pass this online course and attend the Hunter Education Field Day to complete your hunting safety certification.

What to Expect From Hunter Ed

Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos

Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.

Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.

Comprehensive Instruction in Louisiana Hunting Safety Education

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Louisiana. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.

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Learn Your Way on Any Device

Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

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Saved Progress

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.

Louisiana Approved

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000, 2000 Quail Dr. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898

Made in the U.S.A.

This Louisiana hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Louisiana and worldwide.

How do I get my Louisiana Hunter Education Certificate?

1. Study and pass the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries–Approved online course.

Study and pass the $34.95 course. Throughout the Louisiana Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.

2. Complete your age-dependent certification requirements.

If you are 16 years or older, after successfully completing the online course, you’ll immediately print out your permanent Hunter Education Certificate.

If you are under 16 years of age, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion, which you will need to bring with you to the Hunter Education Field Day. You need to locate and sign up for the Hunter Education Field Day. To sign up, go to https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events.

Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Hunter Education Field Day.

3. Get your Louisiana Hunter Education Certificate.

If you are 16 years or older, you’ll print your permanent Hunter Education Certificate after successfully passing the course and paying the fee.

If you are under 16 years of age, the Hunter Education Certificate will be given to you after you complete the Hunter Education Field Day.

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Louisiana Frequently Asked Questions

Price and Payment

How much does the Louisiana Hunter Ed Course cost?

The Louisiana Hunter Ed Course fee is $34.95.

Taking the Course

Do you need Louisiana Hunting education?

You need education if you were born on or after Sept. 1, 1969, if you will be hunting in Louisiana.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

You must be at least 10 years old to take this online course.

Do I have to be a resident to take the Louisiana Hunter Ed Course?

You do not have to be a resident of Louisiana to take this online course.

Course Approval and Acceptance

Is the Louisiana Hunter Ed Course approved by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries?

The Louisiana Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Is my Louisiana Hunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?

All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Louisiana Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Louisiana will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)

Quizzes and/or Exams

I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Do I have to take an online exam?

The Louisiana Hunter Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 75% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.

About Your Certification

What is the proof of online Louisiana Hunter Ed Course completion?

Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print your proof of online completion and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.

If you are under 16 years of age, you will need to bring this document with you to your Hunter Education Field Day.

What is the permanent Louisiana Hunter Education Certificate?

If you are 16 years or older, the Hunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the hunter education requirements and allows you to legally purchase a hunting license in Louisiana.

If you are under 16 years of age, you will receive the Hunter Education Certificate from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries after you successfully complete the Hunter Education Field Day.

Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents

How do I replace my Hunter Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

To replace a lost or destroyed Hunter Education Certificate, hunters age 16 and older, can log in to the course and print a new one. Hunters age 15 and younger, can order one at https://louisianaoutdoors.com/dashboard.

We’re people, not robots.

Your Hunter Ed course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.

We’re available to help you:

Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm CST
Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm CST
1-800-830-2268 (toll free)

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