These courses teach safe firearms handling in the outdoors, ethics, wildlife laws, first aid, and more — often required to obtain a hunting license in many states.
State |
Official Course / Provider |
Notes & Requirements |
| South Carolina | Hunter-Ed.com (SC Online Course) | Required for residents and nonresidents born after June 30, 1979. South Carolina also offers internet / online versions via SCDNR. |
| North Carolina | NC Wildlife Resources Commission – Hunter Education | Free instructor-led and online courses across all 100 counties. Also, Hunter-Ed.com NC course provides the online route. And HUNTERcourse.com NC is another state-approved provider. |
| Georgia | Georgia DNR Hunter Education | Required for those born on or after Jan 1, 1961. Georgia approves online & in-person courses. One provider: HunterEdCourse.com (GA) |
• Firearm safety principles & handling • Wildlife identification, conservation, ethics • State hunting laws & regulations • First aid, survival, tree stand safety • Use of firearms in hunting contexts • In some cases, testing or field day practical sessions
• Many states require them before issuing a hunting license • Certification is often accepted across state lines (reciprocity) • Improves safety, confidence, and competence for new hunters • It’s often a prerequisite before engaging in field hunts, youth programs, or guided hunts
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