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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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Jun 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 10 of 18 seats remaining

Location:

Greybull High School
600 N 6th St.
Greybull, WY 82426
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jun 22, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jun 23, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jun 24, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jun 25, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jun 26, 2026 5:00PM - 7:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Rob Hipp

Public Hunter Education

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Sublette County Weed & Pest
12 S Bench Rd.
Pinedale, WY 82941
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jun 22, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 23, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 24, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 25, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 26, 2026 5:30PM - 8:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Dean A Clause

Hunter Education with Range Day

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Academy Of The Winds
780 Von Bieker Drive
Lander, WY 82520
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jun 23, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM MDT
Jun 24, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM MDT
Jun 25, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM MDT
Jun 26, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Alexis Dana Schneider

Hunter Education with Range Day

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Cheyenne Rifle & Pistol Club
2621 East 7th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jun 24, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 25, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 26, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 27, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Richard M Oblak

Jul 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 3 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Elk Mountain Community Center
202 Veterans St
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jul 07, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jul 08, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jul 14, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT
Jul 15, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Jim Freeburn

Hunter Education with Range Day

Event Full

Location:

Sheridan County Extension of UW, Watt Agricultural Building
1090 Dome Loop
Sheridan, WY 82801
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jul 13, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM MDT
Jul 14, 2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM MDT
Jul 15, 2026 8:30AM - 10:30AM MDT

Taught by:

Richard M. Welch

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Dubois K-12 School
700 North 1st Street
Dubois, WY 82513
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jul 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM MDT
Jul 18, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Mindy M Casto

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 4 of 35 seats remaining

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

Aug 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 16 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 25 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
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