South Carolina Hunter Safety Course and Hunting License Test

Welcome to the official online hunting safety course approved by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Taking a hunting course will allow you to comply with South Carolina hunter education law and will also make you a safer and more knowledgeable hunter.

	Simple and self-paced—This hunter safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about how a firearm works.
	When you're ready, take the official Pre-Certification Exam for only $15. Upon passing, receive your Pre-Certification Exam Certificate, which allows you admission to a proctored exam without attending a classroom course.

Two Study Options

• Study at home with the online course, 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 South Carolina 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 passing the online test, receive your official South Carolina Pre-Certification Exam Certificate.

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.