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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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Sep 2026

Ladies Only Hunter Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Sheridan County Extension of UW, Watt Agricultural Building
1090 Dome Loop
Sheridan, WY 82801
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM MDT
Sep 20, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Craig Miles Reichert
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Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 24 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Fremont County Fairgrounds
1010 Fairgrounds Drive
Riverton, WY 82501
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Sep 22, 2026 5:30PM - 7:30PM MDT
Sep 23, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT
Sep 24, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT
Sep 25, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT
Sep 26, 2026 9:00AM - 12:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Joan Eisemann
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Oct 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 7 of 11 seats remaining

Location:

Hulett City Hall
401 Sager Street
Hulett, WY 82720
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Oct 09, 2026 9:30AM - 5:00PM MDT
Oct 10, 2026 9:30AM - 5:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Beth McCollum
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