washington hunter safety field course what to expect

How much does the Washington Hunter Ed Course cost?

The Washington Hunter Ed Course fee is $24.95.

Do you need Washington Hunting education?

You need education to purchase a hunting license in Washington if you were born after Jan. 1, 1972.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.

Do I have to be a resident to take the Washington Hunter Ed Course?

You do not have to be a resident of Washington to take this online course.

Is the Washington Hunter Ed Course approved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife?

The Washington Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Is my Washington Certification Card accepted elsewhere?

All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Washington Certification Card. Li...

I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Do I have to take an online exam?

The Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited at...

What is the proof of online Washington Hunter Ed Course completion?

Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print your proof of online completion and/or request that a PDF be ema...

Reporting your harvest

All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.

Master Hunter Permit Program

Master Hunters are ambassadors of safe, ethical, responsible, and legal hunting in Washington.

Hunting ethics and safety

Safe, ethical hunting is a requirement for anyone hunting in Washington.

Goose identification testing

Certain hunters, including new hunters, need to pass an exam to hunt geese in southwest Washington.

Bear identification program

Hunters must be able to distinguish black bears from endangered grizzly bears. Take the online identification test.

Food safety guidelines for game meat

How to safely prepare your hunting harvest for processing and consumption.

Waterfowl Hunting

Washington offers a wide variety of waterfowl hunting options, ranging from deep saltwater areas to dry land agricultural fields.

Important Information

After passing the online course, students age 8 and younger must attend the in-person Field Skills Evaluation for the On-line Course to complete their hunter education certification.

Important Information

After passing the online course, students age 8 and younger must attend the in-person Field Skills Evaluation for the On-line Course to complete their hunter education certification.

Military Exemption for the Field Skills Evaluation Course

Active-duty or honorably discharged members of the U.S. military who are stationed in Washington State or who are Washington residents, who pass the Washington On-line Hunter Education examination, are exempt from the field skills evaluation component of the online hunter education course.

Military Exemption for the Field Skills Evaluation Course

Active-duty or honorably discharged members of the U.S. military who are stationed in Washington State or who are Washington residents, who pass the Washington On-line Hunter Education examination, are exempt from the field skills evaluation component of the online hunter education course.

Peace Officer Exemption for the Field Skills Evaluation Course

Any current or retired law enforcement officer from the Washington state is exempt from the firearm field skills portion after successfully completing any online hunter education course. The following officers qualify for this exemption:

Peace Officer Exemption for the Field Skills Evaluation Course

Any current or retired law enforcement officer from the Washington state is exempt from the firearm field skills portion after successfully completing any online hunter education course. The following officers qualify for this exemption:

Locating and Signing Up for the Field Day

After passing the online portion of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Bowhunter education course, you will need to locate and sign up for the required Field Day.

What To Expect at the Field Day

At the Field Day, you must successfully complete the remaining course requirements, which include: 4–6 hours of instruction, a field exercise, a live-fire exercise, and Washington's Hunter Education Certification exam.

Important Information

Military Exemption For The Field Skills Evaluation Course

Peace Officer Exemption For The Field Skills Evaluation Course

• Any current or retired law enforcement officer from the Washington state is exempt from the firearm field skills portion after successfully completing any online hunter education course. The following officers qualify for this exemption: 1. General-authority officers 2. Limited-authority and specially commissioned officers, who are authorized to ca...

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