Official Vermont Hunter Safety Course Online
Take this Vermont–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education.
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Lifetime Card Do you need Vermont Hunting education?
You need education to buy a Vermont hunting license unless you show proof of a hunting license from another state or province.
Get Hunting certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the free course.
Finish any other requirements.
Get ready to go hunting!
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Requirements
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Vermont to take this online course.
After this Course
After passing the online course, you are required to attend the Homestudy Class to complete your Hunting safety certification.
Learn MoreWhat 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 Vermont Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Vermont. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
State-Approved Content
As a course provider approved by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, the Vermont Hunter Ed Course covers everything a new hunter may need to know in order to be safe in Vermont while hunting.
Get Started →Learn Your Way on Any Device
Hunter Ed offers the only online Hunting education 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.
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.
We’re people, not robots.
Our customer service team, made up of real people with real Hunter Ed experience, is here to provide assistance through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
8:30 a.m. to midnight CST Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday & Sunday
Get help seven days a week from professionals like Bill, Diana, Heidi, Laura, Lilibeth, Liz, Marc, Nichole, and Thomas.
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Vermont Approved
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
National Life Records/Dewey Building
1 National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-3201
Made in the U.S.A.
This safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.
How do I get my Hunter Education Certificate?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Study and pass the free course. Throughout the Vermont Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
2. Sign up for and attend the Homestudy Class.
Immediately print out your Homestudy Qualifier Certificate, which you will need to bring with you to the Homestudy Class. You need to locate and sign up for the Homestudy Class. To sign up, go to http://www.register-ed.com/programs/vermont/108-vermont-hunter-education-home-study.
Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Homestudy Class.
3. Get your Hunter Education Certificate.
You’ll receive your permanent Hunter Education Certificate after successfully completing the Homestudy Class. The Hunter Education Certificate will be mailed to you.
Need help? Here are the answers to the questions Vermont Hunting students most frequently ask.
Frequently Asked Questions