Hunter education is required in nearly every U.S. state before you can get your first hunting license. But you don't need any hunting, shooting, or outdoor experience to enroll. A state-approved course starts with the basics and prepares you to make safe, responsible hunting decisions.
Texas hunters 17 and older can complete the required course entirely online without attending an in-person field day. Hunter-Ed is a TPWD-approved provider, and its online hunter education course covers the safety, ethics, and hunting knowledge needed for certification. Hunters born on or after September…
The safest method for hauling hunting equipment into a tree stand is to attach an unloaded firearm, bow, or uncocked crossbow to a haul line and raise it only after you're secured in the stand. Never climb with hunting equipment in your hand or slung…
If you were born after December 31, 1965, you generally must complete a hunters safety Utah course approved by the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) before you can purchase a state hunting license. Utah requires hunters born after that date to complete this course, but…
No. Unfortunately, a hunting license purchased in one state is valid only in that state, so you'll need a separate non-resident license for every state you hunt in. Hunting license reciprocity between states doesn't work quite the same way as a driver's license. Hunter education…
