Education
Hunter Education Classes
Required Hunter Education
By law persons born after 1961 must take a certified hunter education course prior to obtaining a firearm or bow hunting license.
Other Hunting Related Classes
(Note: Archery, trapping and other classes do not fulfill the hunter education requirement.)
Boating and Water Safety Classes
Boat North Dakota Course
The Department offers the Boat North Dakota course for those who are new to boating or who wish to take a refresher.
Note: This course is required for youth ages 12-15 who want to operate by themselves a boat or personal watercraft with at least a 10 horsepower motor.
Youth and Educator Resources
Youth
Educators
Volunteer to Teach
Volunteer
The Department's hunter and furbearer education classes rely on volunteer instructors. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor, please see the information at the link below.