Hunter Safety Education Courses and Field Days
Oregon requires all hunters under the age of 18 to complete a hunter safety education course before hunting in the state. Upon completing the course (and a Field Day for youth), participants will receive a Hunter Safety certification number and card. Adults are also encouraged to take the online course, as it may be required for out of state hunts.
Note: Youth under the age of 9 may struggle with the course material and may not have the physical strength needed to safely handle a firearm during a Field Day, particularly during muzzle control, loading, and unloading drills.
- Register for an ONLINE Hunter Safety Course
- All online courses are offered through ODFW's approved partners.
- Youth who complete the online Hunter Safety Education course must bring proof of completion to the Field Day (requires a separate registration. See "Register for a Class").
Official Interactive Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $49.95
- Interactive experience
- Access on any device
Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $34.95
- 9.5/10 Student Ratings
- Includes a free digital study guide
- Access on any device
Visually immersive Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $29.00
- Exclusive virtual field day to prepare you for the actual Field Day
- Interactive animations, including bow, shotgun, and rifle shooting ranges
- Narrated for all hunting scenarios
- Access on any device
Illustrated Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course – Free
- Easy learning system with narration and visuals
- 6th grade reading and comprehension level
Interactive and comprehensive Hunter Education Course – Free
- Access on any device
- Register for a Field Day
- Field Day includes a multiple-choice written exam, live-fire exercises, ethical hunting practices, and a hands-on evaluation of safe firearm handling.
- All equipment is provided by ODFW. Do not bring your own firearms or ammunition.
- When registering, please update the youth profile with correct email and mailing address. Youth will receive a temporary card upon completion and a hard card will be mailed within 60 days.
- $10 registration fee
- Register for an IN-PERSON Hunter Safety Course
- In-person Conventional course tailored for youth and consists of 14-16 hours of immersive classroom instruction spread over multiple sessions, includes a multiple-choice written exam and a Field Day consisting of live-fire exercises, ethical hunting practices, and a hands-on evaluation of safe firearm handling.
- All equipment is provided by ODFW. Do not bring your own firearms or ammunition.
- When registering, please update the youth profile with correct email and mailing address. Youth will receive a temporary card upon completion and a hard card will be mailed within 60 days.
- $10 registration fee
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