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There's a lifetime of satisfaction to be found in the woods of Vermont, and it begins with hunter education.
Behind every great hunter, you'll find a great teacher!
The Course
Would-be hunters, bowhunters and trappers must successfully complete their respective course in order to purchase their first license. All courses are led by certified volunteer instructors, all are free, including materials, and all are open to all ages and experience.
Courses are available year-round, but our peak season is August through October. If you fail to find a course that meets your needs, check back frequently. The site is updated as new courses are received.
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A Course for Everyone
To meet the needs of today's hectic lifestyle, many basic firearm and all trapper education classes are offered in a homestudy format. This means the student is responsible for the knowledge portion of the content before attending a hands-on, field day. This can be accomplished by completing a workbook or online course. The online course is available at: http://homestudy.ihea.com. Note: You must register for a course and come with all 14 quizzes completed.
Trapper education is only available in workbook form.
Hunter Ed Q & A
Is hunting safe?
Hunting is safe and getting safer. Hunting accidents have decreased 86% since hunter education began in Vermont in 1958.
Is there an age requirement?
No, but students under 16 must have a parent's signature to enroll.
Is my child ready for hunter education?
Most course materials are written at the sixth grade level. To gauge your child's ability to comprehend the information, check out this free, online study guide: HunterExam Vermont
Who needs to take the course?
All first-time hunters, bowhunters, and trappers must successfully complete the course before getting a license of that type.
How much does it cost?
It's free. All materials are provided by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Wildlife Restoration, Division of Federal Aid, with funds derived from a tax on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment.
When are courses available?
Courses are taught throughout the year, with the peak seasons in late summer through early October.
Can I use the course to get a license in another state?
All states and Canadian provinces recognize Vermont's certification.
I lost my Hunter Ed Card, how can I get a new one?
The easiest way to obtain a new card is to fill out the form below- It will lookup and create a card which you can print on your printer.
You can also contact the Huntered Division in Waterbury and request a new card.
Hunter Education
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
10 South
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-0501
Email: FWHunterED@state.vt.us
Phone:802-241-3720
Becoming a Hunter, Bowhunter, and Trapper Education Instructor in
Vermont
Hunter education is always looking for volunteer instructors. The work is demanding and the hours are often long and inconvenient, but instructors love their work because because they know they are contributing to the future of hunting and trapping.
All instructor applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Have had no significant misdemeanor, felony or wildlife violations
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Enjoy working with young people
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Believe in and practice safe, responsible hunting
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Complete an application process that includes providing personal references and a criminal history background check.
Once complete, the instructor candidates attend an instructor certification course where they learn about the policies and guidelines of being a Vermont Hunter Education Program instructor.
For more information, Contact us:
Hunter Education
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
10 South
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-0501
Email: FWHunterED@state.vt.us
Phone:802-241-3720
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