Re-Certification Requirements
Beginning April 1, 2008

Initial Master Hunter certification is valid for a five-year period.

Renewal Master Hunter certifications are valid for a subsequent five-year period. Beginning January 1, 2010 the fee for Master Hunter permit renewals will be $25. Checks or money orders must be written to: WDFW Master Hunter.

All recertification materials should be submitted together and should not be sent in until six months prior to the anniversary date.

1. Approved Master Hunter Recertification Proof of Service Form documenting 40 hours of volunteer work on approved wildlife conservation projects* . Volunteer activities must occur prior to the recertification date and should not be submitted until six months prior to that date.
   
2. Documentation of successful completion of C.O.R.T. program (unless already completed).
   
3. Sign and submit Master Hunter code of Ethics Agreement (unless already completed).
    
4. The Department will not notify Master Hunters that have expired certification cards. One 90-day extension will be granted to meet recertification requirements upon written request. Expired Master Hunters will have no Master Hunter privileges until meeting recertification requirements.

NOTES

* See Wildlife Conservation Projects web page. All projects require pre-approval unless they meet the guidelines on the Conservation Project page AND you have obtained the support and guidance from WDFW personnel in your local area.