Hunter Education

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

Managed & Approved by:

Wyoming Game & Fish Department

Apr 2026

Apr 6

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 18 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Central Wyoming College
main campus,2660 peck ave
Riverton, WY 82501

Price: $5.00

Date & Times:: Apr 06, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM MDT; Apr 09, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM MDT; Apr 13, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM MDT; Apr 16, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM MDT; Apr 20, 2026 6:30PM - 9:30PM MDT; Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 12:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Tim Pierce

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Apr 23

Public Hunter Education

Registration Closed 2 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Campbell County Sheriff's Office
600 W Boxelder Rd
Gillette, WY 82718

Price: $5.00

Date & Times:: Apr 23, 2026 5:30PM - 8:00PM MDT; Apr 24, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MDT; Apr 25, 2026 8:30AM - 5:30PM MDT; Apr 26, 2026 12:00PM - 3:30PM MDT

Taught by:

Deana Maul-Furman

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May 2026

May 7

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 3 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Newcastle Fire Department
17 Fairgrounds Rd
Newcastle , WY 82701

Price: $5.00

Date & Times:: May 07, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT; May 08, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT; May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Brandon P Doell

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May 7

Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

Boyd Avenue Baptist Church
1930 Boyd Ave
Casper, WY 82604

Price: $5.00

Date & Times:: May 07, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT; May 08, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT; May 09, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Patrick Malson

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May 11