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.

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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.

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NOTE New classes are added continuously throughout the year. Most of the classes are taught between March and September.

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April 2023

  • Apr 1 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 2 of 30 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    New Haven Town Hall New Haven, NY 13121

    • Saturday, April 1, 2023 8:00am - 4:30pm

    Distance

    10 mi

  • Apr 1 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 8 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Camden Rod & Gun Club Camden, NY 13316

    • Saturday, April 1, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm

    Distance

    34 mi

  • Apr 1 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 14 of 18 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Leatherstocking Club New Haven, NY 13121

    • Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Distance

    10 mi

  • Apr 1 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 19 of 24 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Vernon Rod & Gun Club Vernon, NY 13476

    • Saturday, April 1, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Distance

    47 mi

  • Apr 15 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 16 of 30 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Lyons Rod & Gun Club Lyons, NY 14489

    • Saturday, April 15, 2023 7:00am - 4:00pm

    Distance

    37 mi

  • Apr 15 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 11 of 20 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Falcons Sportmans Club, Inc Auburn, NY 13021

    • Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm

    Distance

    25 mi

  • Apr 29 Sat

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    New York Hunter Education Course

    Registration Open 17 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Pompey Rod & Gun Club Pompey, NY 13138

    • Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Distance

    37 mi

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