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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


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Apr 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 4 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Falcons Sportmans Club, Inc
2947 Turnpike Road
Auburn, NY 13021

Taught by:

Roger R Phillips
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Closed 3 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Gilbertsville Rod & Gun Club
158 Gunclub rd.
South New Berlin, NY 13843

Taught by:

David P Kucera
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Closed 20 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Kirkwood Sportsman Association
247 Grange Hall Road
Kirkwood, NY 13795

Taught by:

James R Hunsinger
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Middlesex Conservation Club
6087 South Hill Road
Middlesex, NY 14507

Taught by:

George H Granger
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Armor Fire Hall
4932 Clark Street
Hamburg, NY 14075

Taught by:

Timothy M Jerome
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 46 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Saugerties Fish & Game Club
168 Fish Creek Road
Saugerties, NY 12477

Taught by:

Robert Karl Schlichting
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 6 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Donald F. Miller Park
1601 Sweeney St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Taught by:

Eric L Minton
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Closed 16 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Nedrow Sportsmen's Club
3878 Cherry Valley Turnpike
Marietta, NY 13110

Taught by:

Gary S Crawford
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 14 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Taghkanic Community Forest
1330 County Route 27
Taghkanic, NY 12521

Taught by:

Troy W Weldy
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 19 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Conservation Club of Brockport
291 Ladue Road
Brockport, NY 14420

Taught by:

Michael G Cyr
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT
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