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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 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.
NOTICE: in an effort to protect public health and reduce the spread of COVID-19, we may not be offering hunter or bowhunter education instructor-led courses at this time
If you require certification, please take our online-only course (no field day required) at hunter-ed.com
May 2021
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May 23 Sun
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Closed 0 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Sunday, May 23, 2021 3:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 24 Mon
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Closed 0 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Burley Junior High School Burley, ID 83318
- Monday, May 24, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
June 2021
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Jun 1 Tue
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 11 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Centennial Room Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jun 1 Tue
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Fremont County Sportsmans Club St. Anthony, ID 83445
- Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jun 7 Mon
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 13 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Juliaetta Elementary School Juliaetta, ID 83535
- Monday, June 7, 2021 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jun 7 Mon
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 13 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Life Center Kamiah, ID 83536
- Monday, June 7, 2021 5:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Jun 12 Sat
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Closed 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
University of Idaho Extension, Ada County Boise, ID 83714
- Saturday, June 12, 2021 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Jun 14 Mon
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Owyhee County Fair building Homedale, ID 83628
- Monday, June 14, 2021 9:30am - 12:00pm
- Plus, 6 additional days.
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Jun 27 Sun
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 14 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
EMT Building Council, ID 83612
- Sunday, June 27, 2021 7:00am - 6:00pm
July 2021
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Jul 20 Tue
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led, Live Fire Instruction
Registration Open 2 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Unified Sportsmans Club Rexburg, ID 83440
- Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
