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Official Kansas Hunter Safety Course

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Take this Kansas–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. This course is provided FREE to all Kansas residents.

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Do you need Kansas Hunting education?

You need education to hunt in Kansas if you were born on or after July 1, 1957, and are 16 years of age and older.

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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 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

Print Your Certificate of Completion Immediately

Upon successful completion of this course, students aged 16 and older will be issued a final certificate of completion that can be printed from a computer.

Step 4

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Go Hunting!

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

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to take this online course.

You must be a resident of Kansas to take the online course.

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 Kansas Hunting Safety Education

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Kansas. 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.

Kansas Approved

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
512 SE 25th Ave. Pratt, KS 67124

Made in the U.S.A.

This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide.

How do I get my Kansas Certification of Completion?

1. Study and pass the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks–Approved online course.

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

2. Print your Certification of Completion.

After successfully completing the online course, you’ll be able to immediately print out your Certification of Completion.

3. Get ready to go hunting!

The Certification of Completion you printed in step 2 serves as your permanent certificate and allows you to legally purchase a hunting license or permit where required.

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Kansas Frequently Asked Questions

Price and Payment

How much does the Kansas Hunter Ed Course cost?

The Kansas Hunter Ed Course is free.

Taking the Course

Do you need Kansas Hunting education?

You need education to hunt in Kansas if you were born on or after July 1, 1957, and are 16 years of age and older.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

You must be at least 16 years old to take this online course.

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

You must be a resident of Kansas to take the online course.

Course Approval and Acceptance

Is the Kansas Hunter Ed Course approved by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks?

The Kansas Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.

Is my Kansas Certification Card accepted elsewhere?

All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Kansas Certification of Completion. Likewise, Kansas 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 Hunter Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% 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 Kansas Hunter Ed Course completion?

Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Certificate of Completion. This is your proof of online course completion, and it serves as your permanent certificate.

What is the permanent Kansas Certification of Completion?

The Certification of Completion is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Certification of Completion will be mailed to you by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks after you complete all certification requirements.

Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents

How do I replace my Certification of Completion if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

To replace a lost or destroyed Certification of Completion, log in to the course and print a new one.

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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