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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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Jul 2026

Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church
1930 Boyd Ave
Casper, WY 82604
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jul 30, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jul 31, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 01, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Patrick Malson

Hunter Education with Range Day

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Marbleton Town Hall/ Chamber of Commerce
10700 HWY 189
Big Piney, WY 83113
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jul 30, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM MDT
Jul 31, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM MDT
Aug 03, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM MDT
Aug 04, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM MDT
Aug 05, 2026 6:00PM - 9:30PM MDT

Taught by:

Jim Johnson

Aug 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 2 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Sublette County Weed & Pest
12 S Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY 82941
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 03, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 04, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 05, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 06, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 07, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Michael David Orton

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 9 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

First State Bank Conference Center
1405 16th St
Wheatland, WY 82201
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 07, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM MDT
Aug 08, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Rowdy Nelson

Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

WWCC -Green River Campus
1 College Way
Green River, WY 82935
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 07, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM MDT
Aug 08, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Mindy M Casto

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 3 of 18 seats remaining

Location:

Carbon County Fire Protection District Building
812 E. MURRY
Rawlins, WY 82301
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 10, 2026 8:00AM - 3:30PM MDT
Aug 11, 2026 8:00AM - 3:30PM MDT
Aug 11, 2026 5:00PM - 7:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Chris L Iacovetto

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Wyoming Game and Fish Department Lander Office - Conference Room
260 Buena Vista Dr
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Lander, WY 82520
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 10, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 11, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 14, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 17, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 18, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 19, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Aug 22, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Bruce Campbell

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oyster Ridge BOCES
20 Adaville Drive
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 10, 2026 5:45PM - 9:15PM MDT
Aug 11, 2026 5:45PM - 9:15PM MDT
Aug 12, 2026 5:45PM - 9:15PM MDT
Aug 13, 2026 5:45PM - 9:15PM MDT

Taught by:

Annemarie Albins

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 1 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church
1930 Boyd Ave
Casper, WY 82604
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 13, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 14, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Aug 15, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Patrick Malson

Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

Mountain Top Outdoor Shop
82717 US-89 Suite B,
Afton, WY 83110
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Aug 14, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM MDT
Aug 15, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Hanna Buxman
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