Official Kentucky Hunter Education Course

Kentucky requires hunters born on or after January 1, 1975, and age 12 or older to complete hunter education.

Complete the online portion of your hunter education training at your own pace. Once you pass the course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion. Then, register for a Kentucky Hunter Education Range Day to complete your required in-person live-fire exercise and earn your hunter education certificate.
Official Kentucky Hunter Education Course
Kentucky Hunter Education

Kentucky Hunter Education

Complete the online course to receive your Certificate of Completion. Then, register for a Kentucky Hunter Education Range Day through the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. You’ll complete an in-person live-fire exercise to finish your hunter education certification.

Already finished the online course? Register for a Range Day with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
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Get Certified in Kentucky in
Four Steps

Getting your Kentucky hunter education certification is simple. CertifiedHunter's IHEA-USA accredited online course lets you learn at your own pace, on your schedule. Complete the online training, pass the exam, and attend a Kentucky Hunter Education Range Day to finish your certification and prepare for a safe, responsible hunting experience.

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01

Complete the Online Course

Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Your progress is automatically saved.

02

Pass the Online Exam

Pass the final exam to receive your Certificate of Completion for the online portion of your hunter education training.

03

Register for a Kentucky Range Day

Visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife website to register for your required in-person Range Day.

04

Attend Range Day and Get Certified

Bring your online Certificate of Completion. Put the skills you learned in this course into action and successfully complete the live-fire exercise to earn your Kentucky hunter education certification.