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
If you require certification, please take our online-only course (no field day required) at hunter-ed.com
March 2021
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Mar 6 Sat
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led, Live Fire Instruction
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Blacks Creek Public Shooting Range Kuna, ID 83634
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Mar 11 Thu
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 6 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Magic Valley Hunter Education Center Jerome, ID 83338
- Thursday, March 11, 2021 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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Mar 28 Sun
Hunter Ed Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 1 of 12 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Sunday, March 28, 2021 3:00pm - 7:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.