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

Sep 2026

Sep 9