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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 24 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Hudson Valley Sportsman Assoc
120 Daley Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Taught by:

Lester A Wojnar
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 35 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

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

Taught by:

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

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 38 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
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