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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 32 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Walden Sportsmen's Club
1823 NYS Rt 52
Walden, NY 12586

Taught by:

John Hill jr
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 5 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Stuyvesant Rod and Gun Club
64-69 Dry Harbor Road
Middle Village, NY 11379

Taught by:

Frank Melia
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 1:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 51 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

West Falls Conservation Society
55 Bridge Street
West Falls, NY 14170

Taught by:

Sandi Kirkham
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 10 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Greenway Verona Mills Fish and Game Club
6658 Sholtz Road
Verona, NY 13478

Taught by:

Ronald W Sutphin
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 24 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Evans Rod & Gun Club
864 Cain Road
Angola, NY 14006

Taught by:

Jerome H Gorski
Date & Times:
Apr 26, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

May 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 37 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Broome County Sportsmen Association
321 Foley Road
Windsor, NY 13865

Taught by:

Alan J Hektor
Date & Times:
May 03, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Pending Cancellation 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

The Rose
160 W 25th street
New York, NY 10001

Taught by:

Antony Chou
Date & Times:
May 24, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 11 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Peterboro Conservation Club
5155 Old County Road
Canastota, NY 13032

Taught by:

David C Hummel
Date & Times:
May 30, 2026 8:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 42 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Nassau County Rifle & Pistol Range
1 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553

Taught by:

Jose A Gonzalez
Date & Times:
May 31, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Jun 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 14 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Holley Rod & Gun Club
4189 Pumping Station Road
Holley, NY 14470

Taught by:

Neil T Valentine
Date & Times:
Jun 06, 2026 8:30AM - 4:30PM EDT
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