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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 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Kayaderosseras Fish & Game
706 Geyser Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Taught by:

Carlton C Stephens
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Stephentown Memorial Library
472 State Route 43
Stephentown, NY 12168

Taught by:

Donald L Mccabe
Date & Times:
Apr 11, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Clarkstown Town Hall
10 Maple Ave
New City, NY 10956

Taught by:

Stanley J Pascoo
Date & Times:
Apr 14, 2026 7:00PM - 11:00PM EDT
Apr 15, 2026 7:00PM - 11:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 24 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 Open 54 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 29 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 25 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 Open 14 of 14 seats remaining

Location:

Boonville Rod and Gun Club
9966 Smith Rd
boonville ny, NY 13309

Taught by:

Tammy L. Andre
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 8:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 35 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

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Frost Valley YMCA
2000 Frost Valley Road
Claryville, NY 12725

Taught by:

Marcel Barbier Jr
Date & Times:
Apr 18, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
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