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United
States - Hunter Safety
Education
Requirements |
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 Alabama
Dept. of Cons. & Natural Resources
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-3465
http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd/ |
Anyone born on or after August
1, 1977 must show proof of completing a Hunter
Education course prior to purchasing a hunting
license, or complete a hunter
education course.
further information
Phone:
205-242-3623 or 242-3868
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Alaska
Fish & Game
Department
P.O. Box 3-25526
Juneau, AK 99802
(907) 465-4100
http://www.state.ak.us/adfg/
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Hunter Education Certification
is required for young hunters in Units 7, 13, 14,
15, and 20. If you were born after January 1, 1986
and are 16, you must have successfully completed a
Certified Hunter Education Course. If you were born
after January 1, 1986, and are under 16, you must
have either successfully completed a certified
Hunter Education course or be under the direct
immediate supervision of a licensed hunter who has
successfully completed a Hunter Education Course. In
addition, all hunters must complete a Hunter
Education Certification class before hunting in
these areas: Eagle River Management Area for black
bear & small game Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
All army military lands Hunters in weapons
restricted areas (archery, muzzleloading, or
shotgun) must complete a state-approved
certification course for that weapon. Weapons
certification does not satisfy general Hunter
Education Certification requirements.
further information
Phone:
907-267-2187 |
Arizona
Fish & Game Department
2222 West Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023-4312
(602) 942-3000
http://www.gf.state.az.us
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Hunter Education graduation is
required for 10 to 14 year-olds who wish to hunt big
game.
further information
Phone:
602-789-3241 or 3242
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Arkansas
Game & Fish Commission
#2 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 223-6300
http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/
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To hunt, you must have
successfully completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born after December 31, 1968.
further information
Phone:
Tel:
501-223-6414
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California
Department of Fish & Game
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-7664
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
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All first time license buyers
of valid current license or H/E certification from
anther state or province.
further information
Phone:
916-653-9727
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Colorado
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-3311
http://wildlife.state.co.us/
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Required of anyone born after
January 1, 1949 to purchase any hunting or trapping
license.
further information
Phone:
303-291-7300 or 7264
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Connecticut
Dept. of Environmental Protection
State Office Building
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(806) 424-3010
http://dep.state.ct.us/
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Required of all persons
regardless of age who have new
license held a resident firearms license in
the past five years or a first time licensee
further information
Phone:
203-584-9830 or 642-7239
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Delaware
Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway, PO Box 1401
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-4403
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/fw/
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All persons born after Jan. 1,
1967, must satisfactorily complete a Hunter
Education course before obtaining a Delaware Hunting
License.
further information
Phone:
302-739-3486
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Florida
Dept. of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
(904) 488-1554
http://www.floridaconservation.org//
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Hunter Education is required
of all persons born on or after June 1, 1975.
further information
Phone:
904
-488-4676
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Georgia
Dept. of Natural Resources
East Towers, Suite 1252
205 Butler Street SE.
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-3500
http://www.gadnr.org/
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Residents and non-residents
born on or after Jan.1, 1961, must successfully
complete a hunter education course before purchasing
a season hunting license. However, a hunter
education course is not required to purchase a one
(1) day or seven (7) day hunting license. Hunters
age 12-15 must complete a hunter education course
before hunting unless under supervision of a
licensed adult hunter. Hunters age 12-15 must
possess a hunter safety certificate and be under
adult supervision while hunting on a WMA. Hunters
under age 12 are not required to complete a hunter
education course, unless hunting on National
Wildlife Refuges (NWRs), or Park Services lands,
children 10-16 must carry a valid hunter safety
certificate. Hunter education is not required to
hunt on one's own land or land of a parent or
guardian.
further information
Phone:
404-918-6409
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Hawaii
Dept. of Land & Natural Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 130
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-0400
http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/
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To purchase a Hunting License
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course. A "Letter of Exemption" can be issued if you
were born "before" January 1, 1972, and can provide
proof of a "Hawaii" hunting license purchased before
July 1, 1990.
further information
Phone:
808-587-0200
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Idaho
Dept. of Fish & Game
PO Box 25
Boise, ID 83707
(208) 334-3700
http://www2.state.id.us/fishgame/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born after January 1, 1975.
further information
Phone:
208-334-2633
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Illinois
Dept. of Natural Resources
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
(217) 782-6302
http://dnr.state.il.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born on or after January 1, 1980.
further information
Phone:
217-782-6431 |
Indiana
Department of Natural Resources
402 West Washington Street, Room 160
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748
(317) 232-4200
http://www.state.in.us/dnr/
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Born after December 31, 1986
further information
Phone:
317-232-4010 or 233-5007
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Iowa
Department of Natural Resources
East Ninth & Grand Avenue
Wallace Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
(515) 281-5145
http://www.iowadnr.com/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born after January 1, 1967.
further information
Phone:
515-281-8652
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Kansas
Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
900 Jackson Street, Suite 502
Topeka, KS 66612-1220
(913) 296-2281
http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/
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Anyone born on or after July
1, 1957 must successfully complete a certified
hunter education course in order to hunt in Kansas.
further information
Phone:
316-672-5911
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Kentucky
Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Res.
#1 Game Farm Road
Frakfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3400
http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
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All hunters born after Jan. 1,
1975, shall have a valid hunter education card IN
POSSESSION WHILE HUNTING. A card is nt needed for
purchase. Exceptions: 1) Children under 10 may hunt
without a card if accompanied by an adult. 2)
Persons exempt from a hunting license are also
exempt from hunter education card requirements
(i.e., landowners; military on furlough).
further information
Phone:
502-564-4762
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Louisiana
Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
(504) 765-2800
http://www.wlf.state.la.us/
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Any person born on or after
Sept. 01, 1969 must have proof of completion of a
hunter educaton course to purchase a hunting
license.
further information
Phone:
318-487-5885 or 504-765-2932
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Maine
Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
284 State Street, Station #41
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 287-2766
http://www.state.me.us/doc/
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Applicant for an adult hunting
license must show proof of having previously held an
adult license to hunt with direarms in any year
beginning with 1976 or successful completion of an
approved hunter safety course from this or any other
state. To obtain an adult archery hunting license,
you must show proof of having held an adult license
to hunt with bow and arrow in any year after 1979 or
successful completeion of an archery education
course.
further information
Phone:
207-287-5220 |
Maryland
Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-8100
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born after July 1, 1977.
non-resident waterfowl hunters are exempted.
further information
Phone:
410-974-2327
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Massachusetts
Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife &
Environmental Law Enforcement
100 Cambridge Street, Room 1901
Boston, MA 02202
(617) 724-1614
http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dfw/
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It shall be unlawful for any
resident or non-resident to hunt for any bird or
mammal in the commonwealth unless such person has
successfully completed a hunter education course as
prescribed by this section, or unless such person
held a license to hunt before January 1, 1997.
further information
Phone:
508-792-7434
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Michigan
Department of Natural
Resources
Box 30257
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-9900 or 373-1270
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr
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First-time
hunters you must take
hunter safety if you were born after January 1,
1960. A hunter safety certificate or previous huntin
license is required to purchase any Michigan Hunting
License. Hunters anticipating an out-of-state
hunting trip need to obtain a certificate prior to
their trip, most states require hunters to carry
their certificate when hunting and need it to
purchase a license.
further information
Phone:
517-335-3410 |
Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4040
(651) 296-6157
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/
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Hunter Education is required
of all persons born after December 31, 1979 in order
to purchase a big or small game hunting license.
further information
Phone:
612-296-0655 or 296-0904
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Mississippi
Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries
& Parks
2906 North 8th Street, PO Box 451
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 362-9212
http://www.mdwfp.com/
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Hunter Education is mandatory
for all persons born on or after January 1, 1972,
and plans to purchase a Mississippi hunting license.
Also, anyone 12-16 years old must have a certificate
of satisfactory completion of a hunter education
course approved by the department before hunting in
this state. Anyone under the age of 12 must be in
the presence and under the direct supervision of a
licensed or exempt hunter at least 21 years of age
when the child is hunting.
further information
Phone:
601-364-2190
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Missouri
Resources
PO Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(800) 334-6946 (recording)
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/
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Any person born on or after
January 1, 1967 shall obtain and display an approved
Hunter Education certificate card prior to purchase
of any firearms hunting permit.
further information
Phone:
314-751-4115
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Montana
Dept. of Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East Sixth Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-2535
http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/
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Youth 12-17 years of age must present a certificate
to purchase any hunting license.
Get a copy of your Bear ID Certificate
Hunter/Bowhunter Education. Certificates
Hunter Education Class Schedule
further information Phone:
406-444-4046
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Nebraska
Game & Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
PO Box 30370
Lincoln, NE 68503-0370
(402) 471-0641
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
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You must carry on your person
a Hunter Education card if you were born on or after
January 1, 1977.
further information
Phone:
402-471-5434
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Nevada
Dept. of Conservation & Nat.
Resources
PO Box 10678
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 688-1500 (Fish & Game)
(775) 687-4384 (Parks)
http://www.nevadadivisionofwildlife.org/
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Anyone born after Jan. 1,
1960, must show proof of Hunter Education each time
they purchase a hunting license. Proof of Hunter
Education is: An official original or duplicate
Hunter Education certificate, or a past year's
hunting license with a Hunter Education number or
significant mark signifying Hunter Education.
further information
Phone:
702-688-1500 or 1553
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New
Hampshire
Department of Fish & Game
2 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3422
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course, or provide proof that you have previously
held a hunting license in any state or province.
Hunters and trappers in New Hampshire must attend
training courses specific to the license type they
wish to purchase. By state law, anyone planning to
buy a basic hunting license, archery license or
trapping license must complete the respective
hunter, bowhunter or trapper education course.
Individuals may purchase each of these licenses by
showing a certificate of completion from the
appropriate course, or a previously issued license
of the same type.
further information
Phone:
603-271-3212
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New
jersey
Dept. of Fish, Game & Wildlife
PO Box 400
Trenton, NJ 08625-0400
(609) 292-2965
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
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If
you never had a
hunting or trapping license,
you must take a hunter education course in order to
purchase a license. (Students 10 to 15 years of age
are issued a
free youth license, which includes a pheasant
stamp, upon completion of the course. While hunting,
youths ages 10 to 13 must be accompanied by a
properly licensed adult 21 years of age or older.)
If you lose your hunting or trapping license and had
never taken a hunter education course, you must also
take one of these courses. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR
THE COURSE.
further information
Phone:
908-735-7088 |
New
Mexico
Game & Fish Department
141 East Devargas, PO Box 25112
Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 827-7911
http://www.gmfsh.state.nm.us/
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Hunter Education is required
of persons under the age of 18 before hunting with
or shooting a firearm.
further information
Phone:
505-841-8888 or 8885
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New
York
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Division of Fish & Wildlife
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12233
(518) 457-5690
http://www.dec.state.ny.
us/website/dfwmr/index.html
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All hunters, regardless of
age, are required to present either a hunter
education certificate or a previous hunting license
to qualify for a license.
further information
Phone:
518-457-2994
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North
Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission
Archdale Building
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
(919) 733-3391
http://www.state.nc.us/Wildlife/
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No person, regardless of age,
may procure a hunting license or hunt in this state
with out first producing a certificate of competency
showing completion of a hunter safety course or a
hunting license issued prior to July 1, 1991, or a
signed statement (shown on the license) that he or
she had such a license.
further information
Phone:
919-733-7191
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North
Dakota
State Game & Fish Department
100 North Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 328-6300
http://www.state.nd.us/gnf/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born after December 31, 1961.
further information
Phone: 701-221-6300 or 6316
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Ohio
Department of Natural Resources
Fountain Square
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 265-6565
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course or present evidence of having previously held
a hunting license.
further information
Phone:
614-265-6544
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Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation
1801 North Lincoln, PO Box 53465
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
(405) 521-3851
http://www.wildlifedepartment.com
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born on or after January 1, 1972.
further information
Phone:
405-521-4650
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Oregon
Department of Fish & Wildlife
2501 SW First Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 229-5410
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
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All persons under 18 years of
age must possess a hunter education certificate
while hunting any species by any means, except when
hunting on own property or parent's property.
further information
Phone:
503-229-5400 Ext. 411
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Pennsylvania
Dept. of Environmental Res.
Public Liaison Office
400 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 783-2300
Fish:
http://www.fish.state.pa.us/
Game:
http://www.theoutdoorshop.state.
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To purchase a hunting license
you must complete an approved Hunter Education
course, if you have not held a hunting license in
this Commonwealth or another state or nation.
further information
Phone:
717-787-7015 |
Rhode
Island
Dept. of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2774
http://www.state.ri.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course unless you present evidence of holding a
prior years Rhode Island license.
further information
Phone:
401-789-7055 or 3094
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South
Carolina
Dept. of Natural Resources
Rembert C. Dennis Building
100 Assembly, PO Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 734-3888
http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/
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All residents and nonresidents
born after June 30, 1979, must successfully complete
a hunter education course that is approved by the
Department of Natural Resources before a hunting
license can be obtained.
further information
Phone:
803-734-4003
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South
Dakota
Game, Fish & Parks Department
523 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-3182
(605) 773-3485
http://www.state.sd.us/gfp/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
Course if you are under the age of 16.
further information
Phone:
605-773-3630 or 4506
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Tennessee
Wildlife Resource Agency
PO Box 40747
Ellington Agriculture Center
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 781-6500
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/
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If born on or after Jan 1,
1969, must have proof of successfully completing a
hunter education course.
further information
Phone:
615-781-6538 |
Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 389-4800
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Regulations
Hunting
Hunter Education
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Every hunter born on or after
September 2, 1971, who is at least 12 years of age,
must successfully complete a Hunter Education
Training course. Certification is NOT required to
purchase a hunting license, but proof of
certification must be carried while hunting, e.g.
Hunter Education Certification Card or HE# on
hunting license. Individuals under 12 years of age
must be accompanied* by a person who is at least 17
years of age or older licensed to hunt in Texas.
Individuals between 12-16 years of age must
successfully complete a Hunter Education course or
be accompanied* by a person who is at least 17 years
of age or older licensed to hunt in Texas. Persons
age 17 and over, and born on or after September 2,
1971, must successfully complete a hunter education
course. **Accompanied means within physical control,
preferably within arm's length.
further information
Phone:
512-389-4999 or 4568 or
512-328-5275
(1-800-792-1112) Ext. 62
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Utah
Department of Natural
Resources
1594 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3156
(801) 5838-7200
http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/
http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/
huntereducation/
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A person born after December
21, 1965, may not purchase a hunting license or
permit unless proof is presented to the Division or
one of its authorized wildlife license agents that
the person has passed a Division-approved hunter
education course offered by a state, province or
country.
further information
Phone:
801-538-4727
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Vermont
Agency of Natural Resources
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-0301
(802) 241-3600
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/
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An applicant for a hunting
license must present either a previous or current
hunting license from any state or Canadian province,
or a certificate or letter of proof showing
satisfactory completion of an approved hunter or
firearms safety course from Vermont or any other
state or province, or other satisfactory proof of
prior license or hunter/firearms safety
certification.
further information
Phone:
802-241-3700
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Virginia
Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
203 Governor Street, Suite 302
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-2121
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you are twelve to fifteen years of age, or
sixteen and over and have never held a license to
hunt.
further information
Phone:
804-367-1000 or 8704
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Washington
Department of Fish & Wildlife
600 Capital Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 902-2200
http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/
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All first-time hunters
purchasing their first Washington license and who
are born after 1/1/1972
further information
Phone:
360 902-8111 |
West
Virginia
Department of Natural Resources
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-3380
http://www.dnr.state.wv.us/
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A hunting license may not be
issued to any person who was born on or after Jan.
1, 1975, unless the person submits to the license
agent a certificate of training or proof of
completion of a course approved by the I.H.E.A. or
Director of WV DNR 20-2-30a
further information
Phone:
304-558-2783
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Wisconsin
Department of Natural
Resources
101 Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-2621
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/
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To purchase a hunting license
you must have completed an approved Hunter Education
course if you were born on or after January 1, 1973.
further information
Phone:
608-266-1317
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Wyoming
Game & Fish Department
5400 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82006-0001
(307) 777-4600
http://gf.state.wy.us/
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NO person born on or after
Jan. 1, 1966, may apply for and receive any Wyoming
hunting license, NOR take any wildlife by the use of
firearms on land other than that of his own family,
unless the person possesses and can exhibit a
certificate of competency and safety in the use and
handling of firearms.
further information
Phone:
307-777-4538
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