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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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October 2024
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Oct 29 Tue
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 43 of 60 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Walker Valley Sportsman Association Pine Bush, NY 12566
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Oct 30 Wed
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 52 of 60 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Seneca Sporting Range Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
November 2024
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Nov 2 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Vernon Rod & Gun Club Vernon, NY 13476
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 7:30am - 3:30pm
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Nov 2 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 45 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Savona Rod & Gun Bath, NY 14810
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Nov 2 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 27 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Sullivan County Conservation Club Ferndale, NY 12734
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 8:00am - 3:30pm
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Nov 3 Sun
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 27 of 40 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Napanoch Fire House Napanoch, NY 12458
- Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Nov 9 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Barrington Rifle Club Penn Yan, NY 14527
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Nov 10 Sun
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
East Worcester Fish And Game Club Worcester, NY 12197
- Sunday, November 10, 2024 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Nov 16 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
West Canada Creek Fish & Game Assoc Newport, NY 13516
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm