Hunter Education Course

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.

Additional Information

Description

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.

Managed & Approved by:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Fish & Wildlife | Hunter Education
Hunter Education Program Courses and Certifications - NYSDEC

Nov 2026

Nov 7