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Program Overview

This course is for individuals who want to earn their hunter education certificate in a traditional classroom setting that includes instructor-led lessons, hands-on activities and videos.

Hunter Education Courses are mostly offered in Wyoming from January - September, with most classes in March, April, August and September.  If you can't find a course in your area, check the webpage regularly and put your name on a notification list to receive a one-time email when a class becomes available in your area.

Description

Students will engage in a series of in-person lessons that cover 
  • hunting ethics and responsibility, 
  • firearm safety
  • relevant Wyoming wildlife statutes and regulations, 
  • wildlife identification, game care and 
  • outdoor safety. 

Upon successful completion of this course students will earn their hunter education certificate which is mandatory for any individual born on or after January 1, 1966 wanting to hunt with a firearm. 

This certification option is recommended for: 
  • ages 10 and up
  • individuals new to firearms
  • hands-on learners
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Nov 2025

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 12 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Uinta County Library - Lyman Branch
129 S Franklin St.
Lyman, WY 82937
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Nov 10, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 12, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 13, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 14, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM MST

Taught by:

James C Sorensen
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Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

Pinnacle Bank
1401 Washington Blvd.
Newcastle, WY 82701
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Nov 17, 2025 5:30AM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 18, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 19, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 20, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM MST

Taught by:

Brandon P Doell
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Dec 2025

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 14 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

The Gather on 89
409 Washington Street
Afton , WY 83110
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Dec 12, 2025 8:30AM - 5:00PM MST
Dec 13, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM MST

Taught by:

Hanna Buxman
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Jan 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 27 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Goshen Sportsmen Club
Rd 41
Torrington, WY 82240
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jan 06, 2026 6:00PM - 10:00PM MST
Jan 08, 2026 6:00PM - 10:00PM MST
Jan 13, 2026 6:00PM - 10:00PM MST
Jan 15, 2026 6:00PM - 10:00PM MST
Jan 17, 2026 11:00AM - 4:00PM MST

Taught by:

Ron Miller
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