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New York Hunter Education Course
Overview
Hunter Education is required for all hunting licenses, including bowhunting. This course covers firearms safety, hunting techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices.
NOTE All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending the course. If you do not complete the homework you cannot complete the course.
IMPORTANT MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS (Minimum age for a license is 12 years).
Some students, such as those under the age of 12, those with civil or criminal firearms restrictions, or those barred from possessing a firearm, may not be able to handle and shoot live firearms during a hunter education course. If this includes you, please notify an instructor when you arrive for your course
REQUIREMENT ALL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST bring a Permission Slip (PDF) (54 KB) signed by a parent or legal guardian. You can find more information on the Hunter Education course here.NOTE New classes are added continuously throughout the year. Most of the classes are taught between March and September.
Can't find a class? Take the online course (no in-person requirement) on Hunter-Ed.com today!
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April 2024
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Apr 2 Tue
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 4 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Clarkstown Town Hall New City, NY 10956
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:00pm - 11:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
Distance
43 mi
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Apr 4 Thu
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Seneca Sporting Range Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
Distance
24 mi
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Apr 6 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Old Bethpage Rifle and Pistol Range West Babylon, NY 11704
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm
Distance
5 mi
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Apr 6 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 1 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Metropolitan Rod and Gun Club Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
Distance
29 mi
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Apr 13 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 16 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Camp-Site Sport Shop Huntington Station, NY 11746
- Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:30am - 5:30pm
Distance
11 mi
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Apr 15 Mon
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 22 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Extreme Archery Mamaroneck, NY 10543
- Monday, April 15, 2024 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
Distance
24 mi
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Apr 15 Mon
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Opens on March 29, 2024
Location & Schedule
Andrew E. Zimmer Conservation Association Staten Island, NY 10309
- Monday, April 15, 2024 6:30pm - 10:15pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
Distance
43 mi