- How can I register for a hunter-education training class, and what is involved?
WDFW offers a broad range of hunter-education training classes to meet the needs of the public. They include: Traditional hunter-education courses taught by certified hunter education instructors. Such classes are a minimum of 10 hours in length, but they can be up to 20 hours. All registrati ...
- How does the hunter education deferral program work?
The one-year, once-in-a-lifetime, hunter-education deferral program allows the individual to hunt one year before having to successfully pass a formal hunter-education course. An application can be found online and must be submitted to the Hunter Education Division in Olympia for approval. See ...
- How can I obtain proof that I completed hunter education training 30 years ago in Washington so that I can legally hunt out of state?
You can call the Hunter Education Division at 360-902-8111 and ask them to search the archives to see if your hunter education course records still exist. If they do, you can purchase a duplicate hunter education card from the WDFW Hunter Education Division. You can register for and complete ...
- What are the hunter education requirements for current U.S. military personnel stationed or living in Washington?
Effective July 26, 2009, active members of the U.S. military in good standing, who have a valid military identification card are exempt from the skills components of the online hunter education class. The law does not exempt active U.S. military personnel from hunter education training; it ON ...
- Who needs to take a hunter education course?
All hunters born after January 1, 1972, are required to show proof of successfully passing a hunter education course, or a previous Washington hunting license, before purchasing a new hunting license. All hunter education training certificates issued by any of the other 49 state fish and wildli ...
- How do I obtain a duplicate hunter education card?
Duplicate hunter education cards may be purchased for a fee. To obtain a duplicate card, you must complete and return by mail a special application form—available from WDFW Regional Offices or from the Olympia Hunter Education Division Office. See WDFW's "How to Obtain a Duplicate Certifi ...
- I took hunter education in another state. Does that count if I want to purchase a hunting license in Washington?
Yes. All hunter education training certificates issued by any of the other 49 state fish and wildlife agencies are accepted here in Washington State. The certificate must be presented at time of license purchase.
- If a person is granted a one-year hunter education deferral, can they apply for special permit hunts?
No. Individuals receiving a hunter education deferral may hunt during general seasons for the license year they were granted the deferral, but they are not eligible to apply for any special permit hunts. However, a person who is granted a one-year hunter education deferral may apply for a multi ...
