Upcoming Events
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Course Content
This course will provide instruction in the areas of: firearm handling and safety; hunting law and ethics; responsibilities towards landowners; hunting skills; wildlife identification; survival skills and first aid; and management and conservation.
Hunter Education Certification Cards
Hunter Education Certification cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all class sessions, passing the field exercises and a written test.
Who needs Hunter Education?
If you were born on or after January 1, 1975, you must complete a hunter education course to purchase a hunting license OR show proof of a previously held license in Idaho or another state.
Age Requirements
- Recommended for students ages 9 to adult.
- A parent must check in students under age 18.
Special Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Idaho Department of Fish and Game hunter education coordinators at fish and game offices or the State Hunter Education Coordinators office at 208-287-2872. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advanced notice for the Department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can connect with the Idaho Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-368-6185.
If you do not see a class available in your area, please check back regularly as classes are posted frequently. For more instructor-led class options, visit our class menu at https://register-ed.com/programs/idaho.
When registering, please make sure to provide an email and emergency contact. We will use this to contact you should we need to cancel or change an event at the last minute. Please note that emails will come from register-ed.com.
May 2024
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May 14 Tue
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 16 Thu
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Carey High School Carey, ID 83320
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 3:45pm - 7:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 17 Fri
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Franklin County Fire Station Preston, ID 83268
- Friday, May 17, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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May 24 Fri
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Full Event with Wait List 0 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Nampa, ID 83687
- Friday, May 24, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 2 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 24 of 32 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Beaverhead Room Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 5:15pm - 8:15pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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May 28 Tue
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Blacks Creek Public Shooting Range Kuna, ID 83634
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Plus, 4 additional days.
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May 30 Thu
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 2 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Magic Valley Hunter Education Center Jerome, ID 83338
- Thursday, May 30, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
June 2024
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Jun 3 Mon
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Pocatello, ID 83201
- Monday, June 3, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jun 10 Mon
Hunter Certification: Instructor-led
Registration Open 19 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
IDFG Regional Office Pocatello, ID 83201
- Monday, June 10, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am
- Plus, 3 additional days.
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Jun 10 Mon
Hunter Certification Hybrid: Interactive Virtual with Hands-on Field Day
Registration Open 6 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Scheels Meridian, ID 83642
- Monday, June 10, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Plus, 3 additional days.