Oregon Online Hunter Education Course

Are you already registered for a Field Day? If not, STOP! There is currently limited availability of Field Days, and taking the online course will not guarantee you a spot at a Field Day. Please pre-register for a Field Day BEFORE proceeding with the online course.

Welcome to the official online hunter education course of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Taking and passing a hunter education course will allow you to comply with Oregon's hunter education law and will help prepare you for a lifetime's enjoyment of safe and responsible hunting.

	Simple and self-paced—This online hunter safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Learn at your own pace!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about how a firearm works.
	When you're ready, take the official Oregon Field Day Qualifier Exam for only $15. Upon passing, receive your Field Day Qualifier Certificate which allows you to attend the required field day needed to complete the certification process. There is an additional $10 application fee required to attend the field day.

Three Study Options

• Study at home with the independent study online course option, or
• Study at home with the independent study home study workbook course option, or
• Share the learning experience with other interested students and a qualified instructor. See a list of classroom courses.

What You'll Learn

Take any of the Oregon hunting safety courses and:

• Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics
• Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety
• Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid skills
• Develop firearm handling skills and hunting techniques
• Increase awareness about wildlife conservation and management
• For students taking the online course and passing the online test, receive your official Oregon Field Day Qualifier Certificate, a prerequisite for attending an Oregon Hunter Education Program Independent Study Field Day.
• Receive your official Certificate of Completion upon successfully meeting all hunting safety course requirements.

Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all folks who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.