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Event Status
Registration Open
Event ID
576
Event Name
Hunter Education Course
Program
Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining

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Location

Location:

3943 Knapp Hill Road, Chestertown, NY 12817

Schedule

OTHER
Date & Times:
Oct 03, 2026 9:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

About this Event:

This is an in-person Hunter Education Course. You are required to complete the DEC homework sheets PRIOR to class arrival. The manual and the homework sheets are available for download from the DEC website. Materials are also available for pickup at the NYSDEC Sub-office located at 232 Golf Course Road, Warrensburg, NY, 12885. You must bring the manual and the completed homework to class. The class will be conducted both indoors and outside. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather including suitable footwear. It is advisable to bring your own beverages, snacks, and a lunch. There are convenience stores nearby that require a short drive.

Details

Organized by:

Alan A Amodeo

Required Files:

Hunter Education Course Homework Worksheet
Hunter Education Course Manual
Permission form for students younger than 16 to allow for the handling and shooting of a firearm during this course.

Cancellation Policies:

If you can no longer attend the class, please cancel your registration as soon as possible.

Event Policies:

This course covers firearms safety, hunter responsibility, and ethical hunting practices. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Hunter Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is required to purchase a first-time NYS hunting license. 

Class length is approximately 7 hours with breaks. 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 manual and homework on this page. 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.  

Firearm handling and shooting of firearms will occur during this class. Please do not bring firearms or ammunition to the course. All class equipment and safety equipment will be provided for you.  

Students are encouraged to bring: 

  • Personal snacks and drinks.  
  • Appropriate clothing for the weather and outdoor conditions, including proper footwear.  
  • Pen/Pencil, sunscreen and bug spray (season dependent) 
Parents or guardians who wish to attend for observation should notify the instructor that you will be auditing the class.   
All students under the age of 16 must bring a permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian. You can download the permission slip on this page. 

Minimum Age Policies:

Student must be at least 11 years of age to attend the Hunter Education Course, unless he/she will, within the next year, hunt in a state that allows hunting under the age of 12 years. Check with the instructor as some restrictions will apply.

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

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About the Program

Overview:

Hunter Education is required before purchasing all hunting licenses, including bowhunting privileges. 

This course covers firearms safety, hunting techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices.

NOTE: All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending. If you do not complete the homework, you cannot complete the course.
IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS
 (Minimum age for purchasing a license is 12 years)

Some students (those under the age of 12, those with civil or criminal firearms restrictions, or those barred from possessing a firearm) may not be allowed to handle and shoot live firearms during a hunter education course. If this includes you, please notify an instructor when you arrive for your course and accommodations will be made.

REQUIREMENT: ALL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST bring a Permission Slip (PDF) signed by a parent or legal guardian.