Upcoming Events
Hunter 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 to adult.
- 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.
If you do not see a class available in your area, please check back regularly as classes are posted frequently. For more instructor-led class options, visit our class menu at https://register-ed.com/programs/idaho.
When registering, please make sure to provide an email and emergency contact. We will use this to contact you should we need to cancel or change an event at the last minute. Please note that emails will come from register-ed.com.
November 2024
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Nov 18 Mon
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 9 of 32 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverhead Room Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Monday, November 18, 2024 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
December 2024
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Dec 6 Fri
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 14 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
University of Idaho Extension, Ada County Boise, ID 83714
- Friday, December 6, 2024 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Dec 9 Mon
Hunter Certification Hybrid: Interactive Virtual with Hands-on Field Day
Registration Open 9 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Nampa Indoor Range Nampa, ID 83687
- Monday, December 9, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Dec 12 Thu
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Magic Valley Hunter Education Center Jerome, ID 83338
- Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Dec 16 Mon
Hunter Certification Hybrid: Interactive Virtual with Hands-on Field Day
Registration Open 10 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Monday, December 16, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Dec 16 Mon
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Pocatello, ID 83201
- Monday, December 16, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
February 2025
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Feb 7 Fri
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 14 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
University of Idaho Extension, Ada County Boise, ID 83714
- Friday, February 7, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.