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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).

December 2022

  • Dec 10 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Closed 0 of 50 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Clinton County Extension Office Albany, KY 42602

    • Saturday, December 10, 2022 8:00am - 4:00pm

  • Dec 17 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Closed 0 of 50 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Springfield, KY 40069

    • Saturday, December 17, 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm

March 2023

  • Mar 4 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Open 23 of 30 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Hopkins County Cooperative Extension Office Madisonville, KY 42431

    • Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm

  • Mar 25 Sat

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    Hunter Education Student Course

    Registration Open 25 of 30 seats remaining

    Location & Schedule

    Hopkins County Cooperative Extension Office Madisonville, KY 42431

    • Saturday, March 25, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm
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