Persons born after 1961 must complete a certified hunter education course and show proof of certification when buying or applying for hunting licenses (official courses offered by other states and Canadian provinces meet these requirements).  Exceptions: Persons under age 12 who hunt only with their parent or legal guardian; persons who hunt exclusively on land of which they are the record title owner or operator; and those who obtain an Apprentice Hunting License.

Most states have hunter education requirements, some more stringent than ours. Contact that state for more information.

No. State law requires that you submit the number when applying.

North Dakota recognizes valid hunter education certificates issued through other state conservation or wildlife agencies. Classes taken through 4-H, FFA or NRA do not meet North Dakota requirements. In addition, while some other states recognize complete website based classes such as “hunter-ed.com,” or “beasafehunter.org,” these classes do not meet North Dakota requirements.

• The availability of certified volunteer instructors is variable and determines the availability of classes across the state.
• Classes are held primarily during the spring and early summer months with late summer and fall classes occasionally available in certain areas of the state.
• Available classes are listed online (there are no waiting lists for classes).
• Check the list often for new classes or sign up to receive email or text messages as classes become available.

There is no fee for the traditional classroom course which is taught entirely in the classroom.

There is a fee for the hybird classroom/online course.

Learn more about the differences in the two courses here.

No, registered students must delete their own registration. You will need your Social Security number and date of birth.

The availability of certified volunteer instructors is variable and determines the availability of classes across the state.

When a volunteer establishs the dates for a class, they notify the hunter education program and the class is posted on the website.

Check the list often for new classes or sign up to receive email or text messages as classes become available.

All materials are provided at the first class, but students should bring a pencil or pen to write with.

There are two types of classes offered. The traditional classroom course is taught entirely in the classroom. The hybird classroom/online course requires two in-person classroom sessions, one prior to beginning the online portion of the class and one to complete testing after the online portion has been completed.

Available classes of both types are listed online (there are no waiting lists for classes).

No, Game and Fish does not maintain waiting lists for classes.

There is a minimum hour requirement you must meet in order to get certified. The majority of classes are set up to meet this requirement and do not allow for missed classes. If you know you cannot make one of the classes, speak with your instructor immediately on the first night of the class or before, to find out if you can still get certified. It is up to the instructor whether a student can miss a class and still become certified.