when is the next hunter safety course in hawkins county tn

by Celia Stehr PhD 6 min read

Is there a hunter safety course in Tennessee?

This Tennessee hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Tennessee and worldwide. How do I get my Tennessee Hunter Education Card? 1. Study and pass the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency–Approved online course.

Why take the online hunter safety course?

With the online Hunter Safety Course, you can do the full coursework from home in an interactive and engaging online environment. Thanks to HUNTERcourse.com's professionally narrated course content, detailed illustrations, and over 60 interactive animations, you will have fun learning all the aspects of hunting and firearm safety.

How does hunter education work in Tennessee?

Tennessee’s Hunter Education program works. Since 1975, when a formal hunter education program was introduced, the number of hunting and firearm-related accidents in Tennessee has declined dramatically. We know that Tennessee’s Hunter Education program has reduced hunting accidents and saved lives.

What is the NRA hunter education course?

From the organization that built the first-ever hunter education program in 1949, this state-of-the-art course is the most comprehensive online hunter education instruction in the United States...and it's 100% FREE The NRA Hunter Education Course is a free course and is offered to numerous states across the nation.

How long does the TN hunter safety course take?

between 12 and 16 hoursThe traditional Tennessee hunter safety classroom course lasts between 12 and 16 hours and is usually given over the span of a weekend or several weeknights. With the online Hunter Safety Course, you can do the full coursework from home in an interactive and engaging online environment.

How many questions is a hunter safety course for Tennessee?

Students must successfully pass a written test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Students must attend all classes. Students need to bring their Social Security Number and a #2 pencil to the class.

Do you have to have a hunters safety course to hunt in Tennessee?

Persons born on or after January 1 1969 must have proof of a valid hunter safety education certification in order to hunt in Tennessee. The minimum certification age in Tennessee is 9 years old. Proof of certification must be on your person at all times when hunting within the state.

Can I shoot a deer on my property in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, state wildlife laws require hunters and trappers to obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on private property. In fact, it is advisable to get written permission to hunt and is required to trap. With the passage of TCA 70-4-106 in 1990, a “Hunting By Written Permission” law went into effect.

How old do you have to be to hunt alone in Tennessee?

10In Texas, kids can hunt alone when they are 9. In Alaska, Louisiana and Tennessee, the minimum age for unsupervised hunting is 10, in Missouri it's 11, and in nine other states it's 12.

What does trail carry look like?

Trail carry — With the trail carry, the firearm is gripped in one hand allowing the other to be free. This carry should only be used when hunting alone or when others aren't in front of or to the side of you. Cradle carry — Similar to the two-handed carry, the firearm has two points of contact.

Do you need a hunting license to hunt on your own land in Tennessee?

Available anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold. The following do not need this permit: Landowners hunting on their own land.

Can a non hunter accompany a hunter in Tennessee?

Those under the age of 10 may hunt without a license anywhere in Tennessee but must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Any hunter ages 10-12 needs only a hunter education certificate.

Do you need a license to hunt coyote in Tennessee?

According to the Tennessee Farm Bureau: “When you see a coyote on your property, it is legal to shoot and kill it in the state of Tennessee. If you are shooting it somewhere else for game, you will need to have your small game hunting license.”

Can a game warden go on private property in Tennessee?

Game Warden Surveillance Power on Private Property Ruled Unconstitutional in Tennessee. Game wardens must have a warrant to conduct surveillance on private land and may not rely on the power of the federal Open Fields doctrine.

Can you hunt on your own property out of season in Tennessee?

Hunting and Trapping on Private Land In Tennessee, state wildlife laws require hunters and trappers to obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on private property. In fact, it is advisable to get written permission to hunt and is required to trap.

How close can you hunt to a house in TN?

one hundred yardsIt is unlawful to hunt, shoot at, chase, or kill, with or without dogs any wild animal, wild bird or wild fowl on public lands and waters within one hundred yards (100 yds.) of a visible dwelling house, whether or not such dwelling house is on public or private lands, without the owner's permission. Tenn.

How much does the Tennessee Hunter Ed Course cost?

The Tennessee Hunter Ed Course fee is $34.95.

Do you need Tennessee Hunting education?

You need education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1969.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

You must be at least 9 years old to take this online course.

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

You must be a resident of Tennessee to take the online course.

Is the Tennessee Hunter Ed Course approved by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency?

The Tennessee Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Is my Tennessee Hunter Education Card accepted elsewhere?

All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Tennessee Hunter Education Card....

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 Final 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 attempts t...

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

Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Hunter Education Card. This is your proof of online cour...

NRA Hunter Education Course

This NRA Online Hunter Education course is designed to help new hunters of all ages learn how to be safe and responsible members of the hunting community.

HUNTERcourse.com

This $29 course offers professionally narrated content, over 60 exercises, and videos, and the entire course is fully illustrated! It also includes an exclusive Virtual Field Day to prepare you for the field.

Hunter-ed.com

This course costs $28.95 and has some great features. Exam questions are read aloud, with pictures to trigger your memory, a Hunter-Ed.com exclusive. Pick your online learning style: listen, read, or both. Learn exactly how firearms work with detailed animations.

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What is the advantage of taking the online Hunter Safety Course?

The traditional Tennessee hunter safety classroom course lasts between 12 and 16 hours and is usually given over the span of a weekend or several weeknights. With the online Hunter Safety Course, you can do the full coursework from home in an interactive and engaging online environment.

How do I pass the online Hunter Safety Course?

In order to pass the online Hunter Safety Course, you must pass each chapter quiz with a grade of at least 80%.

How do I get a replacement Tennessee Hunter Education Card?

If you have been previously issued a Tennessee Hunter Education Card prior to September 1, 2020, and require a replacement or duplicate card, simply contact your local Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regional office to obtain a duplicate card for $7.00. For more information, please visit www.state.tn.us/twra.

What if I lost my Hunter Safety Field Day Voucher?

The Field Day Voucher is required to attend the Tennessee Hunter Safety Field Day. If you have lost your voucher or completion certificate, you can sign in to your exam center and print out a new copy. You can also contact HUNTERcourse.com at 1-866-495-4868 or email [email protected] and we will send you a copy of your voucher.

Is there a time limit to complete the online course?

You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment. After 90 days, your access to the course will expire.

What to Expect from HUNTERcourse.com

The Tennessee HUNTERcourse.com course immerses you in an online hunter education course that is professionally narrated, beautifully illustrated, and designed to ensure your Tennessee hunter education training is successful.

What to Expect From Hunter Ed

Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.

Tennessee Approved

This Tennessee hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Tennessee and worldwide.

Hunt More Strategically

The HuntWise app combines pinpoint mapping features with accurate weather forecasting to provide hunters with the ideal tool to determine the best times and places to hunt all major North American game species. Complete your Hunter's Ed certification and you can get 50% off everything HuntWise PRO has to offer.

Become a safe hunter

The purpose of hunter education is to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become safe, responsible hunters.

The online course

Typically, students meet these needs by attending a traditional, instructor led course including classroom lectures and field/range experiences. In today's society, students have less free time to devote to attending a hunter education course.

Tennessee State's requirements

If born on or after Jan 1, 1969, must have proof of successfully completing a hunter education course.

Guest tangojuliet

does anyone know when the next hunter safety course is im trying to go through that way i can order from the CMP

Guest tangojuliet

ty sir well it looks there isnt any near clarksville good lord most are a good way off

homeagain

Check the site regularly. They update periodically. My kiddo took hers at Bass Pro last summer. It wasn't placed on the site until just about a month before it happened,

Guest tangojuliet

Check the site regularly. They update periodically. My kiddo took hers at Bass Pro last summer. It wasn't placed on the site until just about a month before it happened,

DaveS

Fort Campbell and Clarksville along with The Montgomery County Shooting Complex offer hunter safety courses throughout the year. With Turkey season coming up, some classes should be getting scheduled. Keep checking!

Ted S

I had to drive to Cleavland, TN to get mine recently. I live near Springfield..... Edited March 4, 2014 by Ted S.

Ron Padilla

Not sure who taught the class at the church, but the one my son and I attended last fall was taught by the guy who writes articles for the local paper someone else here might recall his name or as other have mentioned contact the shooting complex to get info, that was where we went to do the shooting part of the class.