Courses
Choose a Hunter Ed Course option:
OPTION 1 - Instructor-Led Courses for those UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE (plus parents and/or anyone seeking instructor-led courses)
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Classroom Course
- 6 hours of basic instruction. Some courses may be extended in length to cover added topics.
OR
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Online + Field Course
- Completion of FREE online course plus 4-hour-min. "field day" including live-fire and other skill-based activities. NOTE: Register for a field course near you before completing your online course
OPTION 2 - Online-Only Course for those 17 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
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Online-Only Course - Completion of a fee-based online course. Must be 17 years of age or older to register. Register for any one of the Online Vendor Options approved in Texas.
- En español: curso en línea
Who needs Hunter Education?
Hunting/Shooting Sports 101 Courses
Additional Option: One-time, one year Hunter Education Deferral Extension
Hunter Education Deferral (cost: $10) - Allows a person 17 years of age or older who has not completed a hunter education course to defer completion for up to one year, as long as the person is accompanied by a hunter who has completed hunter education or is exempt (born prior to 9-2-71). A deferral may only be obtained once and is valid only until the end of the current license year. A person who has been convicted or received deferred adjudication for violation of the mandatory hunter education requirement is prohibited from applying for a deferral. The Deferral is available from any hunting license vendor.
Information for other states:
Hunter Education Requirements in the United States and Canada
Bowhunter Education Requirements in Other States
International Hunter Education Association - USA