North Carolina Hunter Education Course
Anyone 16 years or older needs a hunting license to hunt in North Carolina, regardless of residency. Exceptions include landowners hunting on their own cultivated land and their immediate family, and military personnel on leave
Approved by the North Carolina Office of Hunting Safety
How it works
Complete Course Online
Take the course online and at your convenience. Log in and study at your own pace, progress is saved when you log out.
Pass Online Exam
Certified Hunter meets TPWD's hunter education requirements for adults (17+). Once you finish, TPWD will email your permanent certificate which is recognized in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. This is a fully online course for students 17 and up
Print Temporary Card and Go Hunting
When you pass, print your Hunter Education Certificate. This Certificate is good for life and doesn't need to be renewed. Happy Hunting!