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New York Hunter Education Course
Overview
Hunter Education is required for all hunting licenses, including bowhunting. This course covers firearms safety, hunting techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices.
NOTE All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending the course. If you do not complete the homework you cannot complete the course.
IMPORTANT MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS (Minimum age for a license is 12 years).
Some students, such as those under the age of 12, those with civil or criminal firearms restrictions, or those barred from possessing a firearm, may not be able 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
REQUIREMENT ALL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST bring a Permission Slip (PDF) (54 KB) signed by a parent or legal guardian. You can find more information on the Hunter Education course here.NOTE New classes are added continuously throughout the year. Most of the classes are taught between March and September.
Can't find a class? Take the online course (no in-person requirement) on Hunter-Ed.com today!
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May 2024
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May 4 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 1 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Peterboro Conservation Club Canastota, NY 13032
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm
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May 4 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 10 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Parishville Sportsmen's Club Potsdam, NY 13676
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:00am - 4:30pm
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May 19 Sun
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 55 of 55 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Broome County Sportsmen Club Kirkwood, NY 13795
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 7:00am - 3:00pm
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May 25 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 6 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Hudson Valley Sportsman Assoc Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
- Saturday, May 25, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
June 2024
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Jun 1 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 21 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Hawkeye Bowman Marilla, NY 14102
- Saturday, June 1, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Jun 15 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Opens on May 1, 2024
Location & Schedule
Savona Rod & Gun Bath, NY 14810
- Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
July 2024
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Jul 15 Mon
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 55 of 60 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Wheatfield Community Center North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Monday, July 15, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
August 2024
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Aug 3 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 13 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Pine Tree Rifle Club Gloversville, NY 12078
- Saturday, August 3, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm