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Hunter Education

Find a Course

OK. You are ready to sign up for a hunter education course, but you don't know how to find one. Start here!

Bowhunter Education Standards

Minimum standards for bowhunter education programs in North America.

Meet Our Students

Who takes hunter education courses, and what kinds of hunting do they do? Check out this page to see the adventures awaiting hunter education program graduates.

Hunter Education Requirements

Hunter education requirements vary by state. If you are planning a trip to another state or province, be sure to find out about the hunter education requirements. Don't lose your chance to hunt waiting until the last minute to find out the requirements.

Hunter Orange Requirements

Hunter orange clothing has saved many lives and lots of injuries. It works. Hunter orange regulations vary by jurisdiction, season, and game hunted. Theis page provides information from state and provincial wildlife agencies. Always check the annual regulations to be certain you are in compliance with current laws.

IHEA Standards

The International Hunter Education Association has developed standards for hunter education in cooperation with IHEA partners and supporters.

Online Courses

Looking for an online hunter education course? Start here!

Replace Lost Cards

Millions of people have taken hunter education courses in North America. Each year a few people lose their cards. If you have lost your card, here are some tips and links to help you replace it.

Special offers for students

When a company or an organization makes us aware of special offers for hunter education students, we post the details here.

The Hunter's Handbook

The Hunter's Handbook is the IHEA endorsed student guide to products and safety. It is published once a year and distributed to Hunter Education students across North America through state/provincial wildlife agencies.

Trapper Education Standards

The content standards for trapper education courses in the Unites States are posted here. These standards were developed by trappers, biologists, and researchers working on Best Management Practices under guidance from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

Types of Courses

Wildlife agencies and conservation organizations offer a variety of courses for hunters and trappers. Types of courses include basic hunter education, bowhunter education, blackpowder, trapper education, deer clinics turkey clinics, and waterfowl clinics.