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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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Nov 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 15 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Newcastle Fire Department
17 Fairgrounds Rd
Newcastle , WY 82701
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Nov 12, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 13, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MST
Nov 14, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MST

Taught by:

Brandon P Doell
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Public Hunter Education

Event Full

Location:

Mountain Top Outdoor Shop
82717 US-89 Suite B,
Afton, WY 83110
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Nov 13, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM MST
Nov 14, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM MST

Taught by:

Hanna Buxman
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Dec 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 34 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Little Wind Center
1010 Fairgrounds Drive
Riverton, WY 82501
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Dec 29, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MST
Dec 30, 2026 5:30PM - 8:30PM MST
Dec 31, 2026 5:00PM - 8:00PM MST
Jan 01, 2027 5:00PM - 8:00PM MST
Jan 02, 2027 9:00AM - 12:00PM MST

Taught by:

Joan Eisemann
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