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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 9 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Caroga Fish & Game Club
107 Hilley Road
Johnstown, NY 12095

Taught by:

William E Rosenfeld-Bernhardt
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 20 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Newfield Rod & Gun Club
156 Stark Road
Newfield, NY 14867

Taught by:

Jade J Arcidiacono ms.
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Salem Fish & Game Club
316 Sportsman Way
Salem, NY 12865

Taught by:

Ralph Rossi
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 17 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Putnam County Fish & Game Assoc.
290 Drewville Road
Carmel, NY 10512

Taught by:

Stephen Derario
Date & Times:
Apr 25, 2026 8:30AM - 5:30PM EDT

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 6 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 53 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 13 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
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