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…
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…
Tennessee generally requires all resident and non-resident hunters born on or after January 1, 1969, to complete a TWRA-approved hunter education course. The hunter safety course TN hunters need takes about 3–4 hours. Hunter-Ed offers Tennessee residents ages 9 and older a fully online course…
An IDNR-approved Illinois hunter safety course is required for many first-time license buyers. The requirement applies to hunters born on or after January 1, 1980, although Youth and Apprentice license exemptions are available. Hunter-Ed offers a state-approved online hunting course covering firearm safety, hunting ethics,…
Wyoming prints your hunter education number right on your hunting license, so the quickest lookup is often a glance at the top of a current license. However, if you lose your card, you can order a replacement through ilostmycard.com. Wyoming expects hunters born on or…
