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 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. 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 registered.com.
If you require certification, please take our online-only course (no field day required) at hunter-ed.com
September 2021
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Sep 29 Wed
Hunter Ed. Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
October 2021
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Oct 1 Fri
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led, Active Learning Pre-Study
Registration Open 16 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Camp Pinewood McCall, ID 83638
- Friday, October 1, 2021 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Oct 4 Mon
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Salmon Region's Jo Wenger Memorial Conference Room Salmon, ID 83467
- Monday, October 4, 2021 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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Oct 4 Mon
Hunter Ed
Registration Open 10 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Lewiston, ID 83501
- Monday, October 4, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 5 additional days.
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Oct 5 Tue
Hunter Education Class
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG REGIONAL OFFICE Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Oct 9 Sat
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
University of Idaho Extension, Ada County Boise, ID 83714
- Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
