RIVERTON, Wyo. — With fall hunting seasons right around the corner, local hunters and youth have a timely opportunity to complete their required education and safety certifications. Three hunter education courses will be offered in Riverton at the Fremont County Fairgrounds (Little Wind Center), providing options for traditional, internet completion course, and bowhunter education.
Wyoming law requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1966, to successfully complete a hunter education course before hunting with a firearm in the state. Whether preparing for a first big game hunt or seeking specialized archery certification, prospective hunters are encouraged to register early, as seats are limited to 35 students per session.
Upcoming Course Offerings in Riverton
1. Traditional Public Hunter Education Course
- Dates & Times:
- Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Friday, Sept. 25, evening
- Saturday, Sept. 26: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Little Wind Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds (1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton, WY)
- Details: Recommended for ages 10 and up, hands-on learners, and those new to firearms. Covers hunting ethics, firearm safety, Wyoming wildlife statutes, wildlife identification, game care, and outdoor survival. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
- Registration Link: Register for Public Hunter Education
2. Bowhunter Education Course
- Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT
- Location: Little Wind Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds (1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton, WY)
- Details: Open to bowhunters of all skill levels. Covers archery safety, bowhunting ethics, shot placement, game recovery, and equipment basics. While bowhunter certification is optional in Wyoming, it is recognized and often required by other states.
- Registration Link: Register for Bowhunter Education
3. Hunter Education Internet Completion Course
- Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 27 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MDT
- Location: Little Wind Center, Fremont County Fairgrounds (1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton, WY)
- Details: This in-person class serves as the final requirement for students who have already completed the online independent study course via hunter-ed.com/wyoming. Students must be at least 10 years old to attend. The session includes state statutes, wildlife identification, firearm handling review, and the final 50-question examination.
- Registration Link: Register for Internet Completion Course
How to Register & Find Additional Classes
Before registering for classes, each student will need a sportsperson ID. Look up or create a SPID on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website.
For additional course dates, classes in other Wyoming communities, or to join a notification list for upcoming sessions, visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Hunter Education page at wgfd.wyo.gov/education-camps/hunter-education.
