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Who needs Hunter Education?

Every hunter in Texas (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 must complete Hunter Education to legally hunt in Texas.

If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are:

• Under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied*.
• Age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete hunter education, OR
  you must be accompanied*
• Age 17 and over, you must successfully complete hunter education.

{Accompanied means: By a person who is at least 17, who is licensed to hunt in Texas, who has passed hunter education or is exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971), and you must be within normal voice control}

Where is it Required?

• Certification is lifetime.
• Texas certification is reciprocal in all of North America, Canada, Mexico, and several other countries where Hunter Education is required.
• Texas certification is honored by other states, provinces, and countries requiring Hunter Education.
• You will also need proof of Hunter Education as a non-resident license-buyer in other states, provinces and countries.

Hunter Education Facts: 

• You must carry proof of Hunter Education certification on your person while hunting.

Note: Failure to carry proof of certification while hunting is a Class C, Parks and Wildlife Code Misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine not less than $25 nor more than $500.

• Minimum age for certification is 9 years of age.
• Cost for Hunter Education certification is $15.00.
  "Mandatory" hunter education became law in 1988. Since 1972, Texas Parks & Wildlife
• Department has offered hunter education courses and has certified over 1.5 million students!
• The course covers the core standards in Firearm, Hunting and Outdoor Safety, Hunting Responsibilities and Wildlife Conservation.