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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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Sep 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Pompey Rod & Gun Club
2035 Swift Road
Pompey, NY 13138

Taught by:

Paulene M Eggers
Date & Times:
Sep 12, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Broome County Sportsmen Association
321 Foley Road
Windsor, NY 13865

Taught by:

Stephen R Snitchler
Date & Times:
Sep 13, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Oct 2026

Hunter Education Course

Registration Open 29 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Broome County Sportsmen Association
321 Foley Road
Windsor, NY 13865

Taught by:

Stephen R Snitchler
Date & Times:
Oct 18, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
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