Hunter education course

Hunter Education

The Wyoming Hunter Education course outlines safe practices to prevent fire-arm accidents while improving hunting knowledge and emphasizes ethics and responsibilities for new hunters.

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A volunteer hunter education instructor observes a hunter education student's shot placement.

Hunter Education Course

Attain your legal certification after learning how to safely handle firearms, and gain an understanding of hunting ethics.

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Game and Fish hunter education instructor gives archery tips to a bowhunter education student.

Bowhunter Education Course

Bowhunter Education is not required to bowhunt in Wyoming, however the course is offered in Wyoming. Click here to learn more.

A volunteer hunter education instructor teaching an in-person traditional hunter education class as students listen intently.

Become a Hunter Education Instructor

Wyoming Hunter Education courses are offered primarily by our volunteer instructors. Follow the link to learn about the requirements, expectations and duties of our volunteer instructors.

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Hunter Education in Schools

Inspire your students to safely explore outdoors by teaching them how to be ethical hunters and handle firearms.

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A mento assists a youth hunter in a field as they prepare for a deer hunt.

Hunter Education Exemption

Hunter Education is required to hunt with a firearm in Wyoming if you were born on or after January 1, 1966. However there are some exemptions to this legal requirement.

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