Official Wisconsin Online Only Hunter Education Course


Take this Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources–approved course to complete your online hunting safety education.

Get hunter certified in 3 steps.
Study and pass the $24.50 course, and pay a $10.00 state fee.
Finish any other requirements.
Get ready to go hunting!
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Requirements
Important! All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number.
You can obtain a DNR Customer ID Number here.
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Wisconsin to take this online course.
After This Course
Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount. Your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate will be available for printing from your WI DNR Student Dashboard a week from the next Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 1-888-936-7463.
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 Wisconsin Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Wisconsin. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.

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.

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.

Wisconsin Approved

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster St.
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
608-266-2621
Made in the U.S.A.
This Wisconsin hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Wisconsin and worldwide.
How do I get my Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Study and pass the $24.50 course, and pay a $10.00 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fee. Throughout the Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
2. Print your Online Only Hunter Education Course Completion Certificate.
After successfully completing the online course, you’ll be able to immediately print out your Online Only Hunter Education Course Completion Certificate.
3. Get your Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate.
Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount. Your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate will be available for printing from your WI DNR Student Dashboard a week from the next Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 1-888-936-7463.
Get StartedWe’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:
9:00am to Midnight EST, seven days a week.
1-800-830-2268 (toll free), or 214-351-0461
[email protected]