Hunter Education
Hunter Education
In-Person🎯 Ready to Hunt? Start with Safety. Before you step into the wild, make sure you’re prepared. The Hunter Education Course teaches you how to hunt safely, ethically, and responsibly. 🦌 Learn: Firearm safety & handling Wildlife conservation Hunting laws & regulations Whether you're a first-time hunter or just need a refresher, this is your first step to a lifetime of safe hunting. Take the shot. Start your training today.
Last Revised: Jul 14th, 2025
Event Description
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' Hunter Education regulation requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 and age 12 or older to have a hunter education course completion card in their possession while hunting, as well as the appropriate Kentucky hunting license. For more information about this requirement, click here.
STUDENT COURSE: This training course includes study in Hunter Ethics, Wildlife Conservation and Identification, Field Care of Game, First Aid, Firearm Safety, Archery and Muzzleloading. The last session of the course will include a written test and a live fire exercise. All materials including firearms and ammunition are provided at NO CHARGE.
Important Participants must be at least nine years of age to take the hunter education course.
