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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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Apr 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 14 of 35 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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Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 22 of 22 seats remaining

Location:

Wyoming Game and Fish Casper Regional Office
3030 Energy Lane
Casper, WY 82604
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Apr 23, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Apr 24, 2026 5:30PM - 9:00PM MDT
Apr 25, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Danielle Schoenwolf
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May 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 18 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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Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 29 of 35 seats remaining

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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Jun 2026

Public Hunter Education

Registration Open 26 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Thermopolis Middle School
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis , WY 82443
Price: $5.00
Date & Times:
Jun 01, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 02, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 04, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT
Jun 05, 2026 6:00PM - 9:00PM MDT

Taught by:

Kris Mull
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