Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 405
- Event Name
- Waterfowl Hunter Education Course
- Program
- Waterfowl Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining
Location
Location:
1420 NY-196, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Schedule
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OTHER
- Date & Times:
- Aug 18, 2026 4:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
About this Event:
Topics Covered: Key identification features of waterfowl with an expanded focus on restrictive bag limits, review of current rules and regulations, waterfowl hunting safety and discussion of ethics unique to the pursuit of waterfowl.
This course will be 4.5 hours long from 4:00pm-9:30pm. Be prepared to stay until the completion of the course, as there is a lot of content to cover and not a lot of time. Content is information-heavy and is better adapted for adult students.
Details
Organized by:
George W Gedney
Required Files:
Cancellation Policies:
If you can no longer attend this class, please cancel your registration as soon as possible.
Event Policies:
This course covers waterfowl identification on the wing, laws/regulations, safety and ethics specific to waterfowl hunting. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Waterfowl Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is only required for access to some Federal Lands and special hunting areas in New York State.
Class length is approximately 3 hours. All students must bring the completed homework to this course. If homework is not completed, you will not be permitted to participate. You can download the Waterfowl education materials on this page.
Waterfowl Guides:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide (PDF)
- Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations
- Waterfowl & Migratory Game Bird Seasons
If you prefer to work from a hard copy of the manual, one can be mailed to you by emailing hunter@dec.ny.gov and include your name, mailing address, and type of in-person course.
Students are encouraged to bring:
- Personal snacks and drinks.
- Pen/Pencil
Parents or guardians who wish to attend for observation should notify the instructor that you will be auditing the class.
Minimum Age Policies:
There are no minimum age policies
Maximum Age Policies:
There are no maximum age policies
Map:
About the Program
Overview:
Waterfowl ID certification is required for access to special hunting areas in New York. While it is not required to hunt waterfowl in all areas in NY, it is recommended.
This course covers waterfowl identification on the wing, waterfowl hunting laws and regulations, safety and ethics specific to waterfowl hunting.
This course covers waterfowl identification on the wing, waterfowl hunting laws and regulations, safety and ethics specific to waterfowl hunting.
NOTE: All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending. If you do not complete the homework, you cannot complete the course.
There is no minimum age to attend this course.