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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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May 2026

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 16 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

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 18 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Peterboro Conservation Club
5155 Old County Road
Canastota, NY 13032

Taught by:

John C Mcgowan
Date & Times:
Jun 27, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Jul 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Closed 60 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Wheatfield Community Center
2790 Church Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Taught by:

Eric L Minton
Date & Times:
Jul 13, 2026 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jul 14, 2026 5:30PM - 9:30PM EDT

Aug 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 23 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

Pine Tree Rifle Club
419 Johnson Avenue
Gloversville, NY 12078

Taught by:

Steven H Riach
Date & Times:
Aug 01, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Ripley Rod & Gun Club
9820 Rod and Gun Club Rd
Ripley, NY 14775

Taught by:

Michael A Boll
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Aug 08, 2026 9:00AM - 1:00PM EDT
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