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Kentucky Hunter Education Course

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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources' Hunter Education regulation requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 and age 12 or older to have a hunter education course completion card in their possession while hunting, as well as the appropriate Kentucky hunting license. For more information about this requirement, click here.

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STUDENT COURSE: This training course includes study in Hunter Ethics, Wildlife Conservation and Identification, Field Care of Game, First Aid, Firearm Safety, Archery and Muzzleloading. The last session of the course will include a written test and a live fire exercise. All materials including firearms and ammunition are provided at NO CHARGE.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE: This training is required for those interested in teaching or assisting with the Kentucky Hunter Education (HE) Student Course. The HE Student Course (orange card course) is required prior to attending an Instructor Course. All materials including firearms and ammunition are provided at NO CHARGE. s and ammunition are provided at NO CHARGE.

Important Participants must be at least nine years of age to take the hunter education course.

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We are now offering instructor-led classes and in-person range days. We are also offering the temporary hunter education exemption permit. It is available online for free (for a limited time).

April 2023

  • Apr 8 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Closed 0 of 25 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Gun Monkey Firearms and Fireams Training Crofton, KY 42217

    • Saturday, April 8, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm

  • Apr 8 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Full Event with Wait List 0 of 35 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Harrison County Extension Office Cynthiana, KY 41031

    • Saturday, April 8, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm

  • Apr 8 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Open 7 of 30 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Fry Family Farm Mt Vernon, KY 40456

    • Saturday, April 8, 2023 10:00am - 6:00pm

July 2023

August 2023

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