Hunter Education Program
Persons born after 1961 must complete a certified hunter education course and show proof of certification when purchasing or applying for hunting licenses. Official courses offered by other states and Canadian provinces meet these requirements.
Course Sign-Up
Youngsters should inquire early in the year to assure course completion before upcoming hunting seasons or application
deadlines. Most classes are taught in the first half of the year.
The 14-hour hunter education course focuses on safety, ethics, laws and regulations, and basic wildlife biology. Students must be at least 11 years old to attend and be certified.
Go to Hunter Education course list and on-line sign-up.
Other states' requirements.
Colorado requires hunter education of persons born after 1948; and; it is needed in order to hunt Wyoming's
National Elk Range. If you plan to hunt in another state check out their requirements well in advance to ensure
yourself time to arrange for a North Dakota course.
Order a replacement hunter education or boater education graduate card.
For more information about courses or to learn how to become a volunteer instructor, contact Hunter Education, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095 or call 701-328-6615.
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