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Official Mississippi Hunter Safety Course

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International Hunter Education Association USA logo

Take this Mississippi–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

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Do you need Mississippi Hunting education?

You need education to purchase a hunting license if you were born after Jan. 1, 1972.

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International Hunter Education Association USA logo

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, pay for the official course, 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 Temp Card Immediately

After passing the online course, you're able to print your hunter education certificate immediately.

Step 4

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est. 0 mins

Go Hunting!

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

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Requirements

You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.

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

After This Course

After passing the online course, you are required to attend the to complete your hunting safety certification.

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 Mississippi Hunting Safety Education

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

Mississippi Approved

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
1505 Eastover Jackson, MS 39211

Made in the U.S.A.

This Mississippi hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Mississippi and worldwide.

How do I get my Mississippi Hunter Education Completion Card?

1. Study and pass the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks–Approved online course.

Study and pass the $24.95 course. Throughout the Mississippi Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.

2. Print your Online Course Completion Certificate.

After successfully completing the online course, you’ll be able to immediately print out your Online Course Completion Certificate.

3. Get ready to go hunting!

The Online Course Completion Certificate 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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Mississippi Frequently Asked Questions

Price and Payment

How much does the Mississippi Hunter Ed Course cost?

The Mississippi Hunter Ed Course fee is $24.95.

Taking the Course

Do you need Mississippi Hunting education?

You need education to purchase a hunting license if you were born after Jan. 1, 1972.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.

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

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

Course Approval and Acceptance

Is the Mississippi Hunter Ed Course approved by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks?

The Mississippi Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

Is my Mississippi Hunter Education Completion Card accepted elsewhere?

All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Mississippi Hunter Education Completion Card. Likewise, Mississippi 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 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Do I have to take an online exam?

The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 70% 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 Mississippi Hunter Ed Course completion?

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

What is the permanent Mississippi Hunter Education Completion Card?

The Hunter Education Completion Card is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. This certificate is your permanent certificate and allows you to legally purchase a hunting license or permit where required.

Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents

How do I replace my Hunter Education Completion Card if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?

To replace a lost or destroyed Hunter Education Completion Card, 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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