Hunters education
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Umpqua Hunter
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Each state has their own hunters education program, usually this includes some classroom work (or online course work) as well as some time in the field with an actual weapon. These courses are mostly frequented by young new hunters (like 10 to 14 years old) with a handful of older people.
I have taken courses in California, Oregon and Arizona. A large part of the course is usually related to firearm and or archery safety. Another part usually has to do with some familiarization with wildlife conservation.
I took the Arizona course a few years ago since Arizona give you better odds of drawing a tag (an extra "bonus point" for the draw) if you have taken their Hunters Safety course. The neat thing about Arizona is I was able to take the course work online, then fly down for a single day of testing in the field (handling a weapon, some shooting, identifying safe and unsafe shooting situations, and a written test).
The courses I have been to usually have a near 100% passing rate.
I am not aware of a Hunters Safety course that can be done completely remotely (I see you are in the UK), but some of the other guys may be able to help you in this area.
When applying for a hunt in various states, you need to see what their hunters safety education rules are. Each state has it's own rules. In some states it is only required up to a certain age. Some states have more strict rules.
I have taken courses in California, Oregon and Arizona. A large part of the course is usually related to firearm and or archery safety. Another part usually has to do with some familiarization with wildlife conservation.
I took the Arizona course a few years ago since Arizona give you better odds of drawing a tag (an extra "bonus point" for the draw) if you have taken their Hunters Safety course. The neat thing about Arizona is I was able to take the course work online, then fly down for a single day of testing in the field (handling a weapon, some shooting, identifying safe and unsafe shooting situations, and a written test).
The courses I have been to usually have a near 100% passing rate.
I am not aware of a Hunters Safety course that can be done completely remotely (I see you are in the UK), but some of the other guys may be able to help you in this area.
When applying for a hunt in various states, you need to see what their hunters safety education rules are. Each state has it's own rules. In some states it is only required up to a certain age. Some states have more strict rules.
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Horsenhike
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My wife did hers online but had to attend an in person class as well. That was today. LOL. There were 40 kids and her.
Wyoming requires it to hunt big game even if you are an adult.
South Dakota allows you a pass if you are old.
Wyoming requires it to hunt big game even if you are an adult.
South Dakota allows you a pass if you are old.
Colorado Cowboy
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A lot of states exempt HE requirements if you are older. Here in Colorado if you were born before Jan1, 1949, you don't need a HE card. Check the state you are planning to hunt.
JimP
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The OP's problem is that he is in the UK. And without talking to someone at the states DOW office we will not have the slightest ides of what they would accept from him if he would want to hunt here in the west. I have looked a little on line but can't come up with a answer for him, there is a lot of gray area.
Colorado Cowboy
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JimP
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I just asked this question on a African Hunting Forum that I am on and should come up with a good answer in the next day or so. I know that there are African PH's that have came over here for a elk hunt along with a lot of others that travel all over to hunt.
So stay tuned.
So stay tuned.
JimP
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I haven't gotten any real answers yet but one question for s8mdevo. What year were you born in?
You are good without one in Wyoming if you are born before 1964 and in Colorado if born before 1949. Colorado also has a test that you can take on line if you are 50 or older.
You are good without one in Wyoming if you are born before 1964 and in Colorado if born before 1949. Colorado also has a test that you can take on line if you are 50 or older.
QuazyQuinton
Active Member
I believe Oregon allows adults to get their hunter education card by doing the online class only without attending a field day. I don't agree with this approach, but nobody cares what I think. 
QQ
You are correct QQ. I recently dug it out for someone wanting to hunt CO., who did not have a card. S8, if which ever states you are going to try and hunt won't accept what ever certification you may have, this is a palatable option I suspect.
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/adult_online_hunter_ed.asp
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/adult_online_hunter_ed.asp
CrossCreeks
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I have been check few times out west but never asked for my Hunter's Safety Card ! ( Which I have from TN. ) Although I do have submit the number of the card when I apply for tags. Has anyone else ever had to show their card when hunting in western states ?
1981 - just getting started! We have a non compulsory deer hunting course which has a couple of different levels. I wonder if having passed this that it would be accepted in states.
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Thanks Tim, I've narrowed it down to Wyoming/Colorado so will most probably get a bit easier knowing which state I'm hunting.
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MtnBuck
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Most states, if not all, will accept a hunter safety card from any another state under reciprocity agreements.
I wouldn't be surprised if one of the 50 states allows you to do it all online without attending a field day.
Contact these guys I'm sure they would know off the top of their head: https://www.hunter-ed.com/
I wouldn't be surprised if one of the 50 states allows you to do it all online without attending a field day.
Contact these guys I'm sure they would know off the top of their head: https://www.hunter-ed.com/
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