Hunting FAQs
Hunter Education Requirements
When does a person need hunter education in North Dakota? A person born after 1961 must present proof of hunter education when purchasing a hunting license. Exceptions: A person under age 12 who hunts with a parent or guardian; a person who hunts only on land he or she owns or manages.
Do persons born in 1961 who do not need hunter education to hunt in North Dakota need it for other states? Most states have hunter education requirements, some more stringent than ours. Contact that state for more information.
I am taking hunter education and finish it after the deer application deadline. May I submit my application and send in the hunter education number later? No. State law requires that you submit the number when applying.
When are hunter education courses available? Generally, hunter education classes are taught from winter through summer. See our Online Services page for hunter education class sign up and course availability.
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