Upcoming Events
Hunter Education Certification: Instructor-led
Course Content
This course will provide instruction in the areas of: firearm handling and safety; hunting law and ethics; responsibilities towards landowners; hunting skills; wildlife identification; survival skills and first aid; and management and conservation.
Hunter Education Certification Cards
Hunter Education Certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.
Who needs Hunter Education?
If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.
Age Requirements
- Recommended for students ages 9-14 years of age or anyone new to hunting.
- A parent must check in students under age 18.
Special Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.
Did you know that Idaho offers an online plus field day hunter education class?
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May 2019
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May 27 Mon
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Greater Middleton Parks Community Center Middleton, ID 83644
- Monday, May 27, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 5 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Salmon Region's Jo Wenger Memorial Conference Room Salmon, ID 83467
- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 5:00pm - 7:30pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 24 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverhead Room Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Farm Bureau Insurance Office Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 4 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Carey High School Carey, ID 83320
- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Closed 0 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Richard McKenna High School Mountain Home, ID 83647
- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 6:00pm - 8:45pm
- Plus, 5 additional days.
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May 29 Wed
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Closed 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
The Bowling Alley Homedale, ID 83628
- Wednesday, May 29, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
June 2019
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Jun 3 Mon
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 2 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
MK Nature Center Boise, ID 83712
- Monday, June 3, 2019 8:30am - 11:30am
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Jun 3 Mon
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Pocatello, ID 83201
- Monday, June 3, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 5 additional days.
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Jun 4 Tue
Hunter Instructor-led Course
Registration Open 14 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverhead Room Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Tuesday, June 4, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 6 additional days.
