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New York Hunter Education Course
Overview
Hunter Education is required for all hunting licenses, including bowhunting. This course covers firearms safety, hunting techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices.
NOTE All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending the course. If you do not complete the homework you cannot complete the course.
IMPORTANT MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS (Minimum age for a license is 12 years).
Some students, such as those under the age of 12, those with civil or criminal firearms restrictions, or those barred from possessing a firearm, may not be able to handle and shoot live firearms during a hunter education course. If this includes you, please notify an instructor when you arrive for your course
REQUIREMENT ALL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST bring a Permission Slip (PDF) (54 KB) signed by a parent or legal guardian. You can find more information on the Hunter Education course here.NOTE New classes are added continuously throughout the year. Most of the classes are taught between March and September.
Can't find a class? Take the online course (no in-person requirement) on Hunter-Ed.com today!
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June 2023
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Jun 9 Fri
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 26 of 30 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Copenhagen Central School Copenhagen, NY 13626
- Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 10 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 12 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Fishers Landing Fire Department Fishers Landing, NY 13641
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 10 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 4 of 15 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Peterboro Conservation Club Canastota, NY 13032
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Jun 10 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 53 of 60 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Walker Valley Sportsman Association Pine Bush, NY 12566
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:00am - 1:30pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 11 Sun
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 15 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Suffolk County Deer Management Westhampton, NY 11978
- Sunday, June 11, 2023 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Jun 16 Fri
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 8 of 16 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Iroquois Rod And Gun Club Schenectady, NY 12306
- Friday, June 16, 2023 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Plus, 1 additional day.
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Jun 17 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 1 of 20 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Elbridge Rod & Gun Club Elbridge, NY 13060
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jun 24 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 20 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Oxford Rod & Gun Club Oxford, NY 13830
- Saturday, June 24, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm
July 2023
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Jul 1 Sat
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Open 11 of 25 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
Escarpment Arms, Inc Lockport, NY 14094
- Saturday, July 1, 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Jul 2 Sun
New York Hunter Education Course
Registration Closed 0 of 10 seats remaining
Location & Schedule
EF Enhancements Schuylerville, NY 12871
- Sunday, July 2, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm