Official Hunter Safety Course
Get your IHEA-USA and state-approved Hunting Certificate online and become certified today!
IHEA-USA & State Approved
What Is Hunting Safety? Why?
Hunting Education and Hunter Safety Courses save lives and prevent accidents.
Learning best practices and state laws ensures a safe hunting experience for everyone. Working with the governing body, the IHEA-USA, and state law hunting education administrators, we've built online hunter safety courses to legally certify those looking to sport hunt in the USA. Get your Hunting Certificate and become a Certified Hunter today.
GET CERTIFIED TODAY
How it works
Complete Course Online
Take the course online and at your convenience. Log in and study at your own pace. Progress is saved when you log out.
Pass Online Exam
Take the Official Exam online. You have unlimited free tries to pass the exam!
Print Temporary Card and Go Hunting
When you pass, print your Temporary Hunter Education Certificate. Your Permanent Certificate will be emailed to you. Permanent Certificate is good for life and doesn't need to be renewed. Happy Hunting!
Frequently Asked Questions
CertifiedHunter.com is an official IHEA-USA Accredited provider of online hunter education courses. CertifiedHunter.com is approved by state wildlife agencies. Our platform offers a convenient way to earn your Hunter Education Certificate from the comfort of your home.
Yes. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
Yes. CertifiedHunter.com is an official IHEA-USA Accredited provider of online hunter education courses and state wildlife agencies. Upon completion, your certificate will be recognized where applicable.
Yes. Hunter Education Certificates are accepted in all U.S. states, Mexico and Canadian provinces that require hunter education, thanks to interstate reciprocity agreements.
The course is self-paced and available online 24/7. You can log in and out as needed. Once you complete the lessons and pass the quizzes and final exam, you’ll receive a certificate or proof of completion.
Requirements vary by age and state. Some states allow a 100% online course for adults, while minors often need to complete an in-person field day after the online portion. Check your state’s course page for specific details.
Yes. Most states require a final exam to complete your online hunter education. You’ll need to pass to earn your certificate. Don’t worry—free retries are included.
You may take the exam as many times as needed in order to pass. However, we encourage proper study habits, including re-visiting the course materials if you do not pass the first time.
While the course is self-paced, most students complete it in 3-4 hours. You can spread it over multiple sessions.
CertifiedHunter.com offers all the educational information needed to help you to obtain your hunting license and more importantly, to practice safe hunting. Key topics include:
Safe Firearm Handling
Basic Shooting Skills theory
Hunter Best Practices
Hunting Laws and Wildlife Identification
Hunting Ethics
Pricing varies by state. Visit your specific state’s page to see pricing.
You’ll receive a temporary certificate immediately after passing the course. Your permanent certificate may be emailed or mailed, depending on your state.
Minimum age requirements vary by state. Some allow youth to take the course at any age, while others require a minimum age to receive certification. Check your state’s rules before enrolling.
Yes. CertifiedHunter.com is mobile-friendly. You can complete the course on any device—smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Please email us your issue or concern and we will review on a customer-by-customer basis.