Texas Hunter Safety Course
Hunters, born on or after September 2, 1971, are required to complete an approved hunter safety education course.
Cost: $29.95 + $5 fee (Hunters over 17 will also pay a $5.00 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fee).
Hunters 17 & under, see below.
Approved by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
This Course is a IHEA-USA and Texas Parks & Wildlife Approved Course.
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
Take the Official Exam online. You have unlimited free tries to pass the exam!
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!
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Certification Requirements
Certification for Ages 17 and Older
- Step 1: Complete the Course: Finish and pay for the course to receive a temporary Hunter Education Certificate.
- Step 2: Print Your Certificate: Available for immediate download and printing.
- Step 3: Get Your Permanent Certificate: Your information will be sent to TPWD, after processing you will email a link to print your permanent certificate.
Certification for Under Age 17
- Step 1: Finish the Online Course: You'll receive a proof of completion upon passing.
- Step 2: Register for a Field Day Course: Remeber to bring your proof of completion to the in-person Field Day course. Register HERE
- Step 3: Attend the Field Day Course: Hand-on in-person practical training to accompny your online theory eduction.
- Step 4: Earn Your Certification: After completing both parts, you’ll receive your official Hunter Education Certificate from TPWD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone born on or after September 2, 1971 must complete a TPWD-approved hunter education course or hold a valid deferral to legally hunt in Texas.
Yes. The Texas Hunter Education Certificates are accepted in all U.S. states, Mexico and Canadian provinces that require hunter education, thanks to interstate reciprocity agreements.
The Texas online Hunter Education Course costs $29.95. For those over 17, hunters will be required to pay a $5.00 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fee.