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Who Needs Hunter Education?

It is strongly recommended that anyone who plans on hunting or shooting complete a hunter education class.

Exemptions from Hunter Education:

• 36 years of age or older
• Honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces
• Currently on active duty in the United States Armed Forces
• Member of the National Guard

What is Hunter Education?

Hunter education covers a variety of topics including firearms safety, wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival, archery, muzzleloading and hunter responsibility. It is available as a standard eight-hour course, the internet home study course and the workbook home study course.

Why Hunter Education?

Over the past 30 years, hunting related accidents and fatalities have declined by more than 70 percent in Oklahoma. Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) say mandatory hunter education courses have not only reduced accidents within Oklahoma, but also in every state and Canadian province with similar programs.

Learn More

• How to hunt without hunter education?
• Upcoming Hunter Education classes
• Lost your card or need your number?
• Online Home Study
• Firearms Safety

All information provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Hunting Links

• OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• HuntingNet.com
• TX Parks and Wildlife
• KS Dept. of Wildlife and Parks
• AR Game and Fish Commission
• MO Dept. of Conservation
• CO Dept. of Natural Resources

Fishing Links

• Oklahoma Fishing Report
• Close to Home Fishing
• AR Basin River Forecast Center
• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Lake Reports
• Stream Gage Readings
• Oklahoma Kids Fishing
• Fishing Access for Those with Disabilities
• Oklahoma Water Atlas