Hunter education

Hunter Safety Education

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.

Get ahead of the game!

Register for a Hunter Safety Conventional Course or complete an online course and sign up for a Field Day.

CHOOSE Option One:

Register for Conventional 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 course completion and a permanent card will be mailed.
$10 registration fee
Attendee Release and Firearm Use Forms All registered students are required to print, complete, and bring forms to the event. Students under 18 must have their parent/guardian complete these forms.

Register for a Conventional course

CHOOSE Option Two:

STEP 1: 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 STEP 2: Register for a Field Day).

Ilearntohunt.com

Official Interactive Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $49.95

Interactive experience
Access on any device

Hunter-Ed.com

Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $34.95

9.5/10 Student Ratings
Includes a free digital study guide
Access on any device

HunterCourse.com

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

HunterEdCourse.com

Illustrated Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course – Free

Easy learning system with narration and visuals
6th grade reading and comprehension level

STEP 2: Register for a Field Day

Youth must bring proof of completion from ODFW approved Online Hunter Safety course to 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 course completion and a permanent card will be mailed.
$10 registration fee
Attendee Release and Firearm Use Forms All registered students are required to print, complete, and bring forms to the event along with a copy of completed online certificate. Students under 18 must have their parent/guardian complete these forms.

Register for a Field Day