Who Needs Hunter Safety?
Successful completion of this class is required of all first time hunters born on or after January 1, 1960. To purchase a hunting or fur harvester license, hunters must present their hunter safety certificate, previous hunting license or sign their license in the presence of the license dealer. Your signature certifies that you meet the hunter safety education requirements to purchase the license. The Program Hunter education courses teach new hunters responsibility, ethics, firearm safety, wildlife conservation and wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid. Courses are offered year-round through out the state; though the majority occur in the fall during August, September, and October. The typical hunter education course consists of two to five sessions with a total class time of 10 to 12 hours. Hunter education classes are typically held in outdoor clubs, schools, police stations, and camps. Alternative forms of hunter education classes are being developed to meet ou
