You can take Louisiana’s Hunter Education Course one of three ways: in the classroom, online with an additional field day component, or online only (for those age 16 and older).
You must be at least 10 years old to receive Hunter Education Certification in Louisiana. However, even certified 10- and 11-year-olds must be supervised while hunting. Youth younger than 10 may take the course, but they are not eligible to be certified and will have to retake the course to obtain certification when they reach 10 years of age or older.
Classroom (suitable for all ages)
- Includes classroom component and field day.
- 10-hour course. Classes vary from 1, 2 and 3 day events
- Great for hands-on learners and recommended for students ages 10-15
- If registering for this course format, the student must complete the entire course (classroom and field day components) to receive certification.
- Free of charge
- To register for an in person class, visit LouisianaOutdoors.com/Events or call a Wildlife Field Office.
- You will receive temporary Hunter Education Certification credentials upon successful completion of the course. You will receive your permanent certification via email at the address provided during registration. You can also print your card via your LDWF account.
Online with field day (for those 14 and older):
- Recommended only for students 14 years of age and older.
- You must complete the online course prior to attending a field day. You will receive a voucher confirming you have completed the online course. These are the approved courses offered:
- A 5-hour field day course (after you complete the approved online course).
- You must bring your voucher showing that you have completed the online course. You have one full calendar year (365 days) after you complete the online course to complete a field day course.
- You will receive temporary Hunter Education Certification credentials upon successful completion of the course. You will receive your permanent certification via email at the address provided during registration. You can also print your card via your LDWF account.
- To register for a field day, visit LouisianaOutdoors.com/Events or call a Wildlife Field Office.
Online only (for those 16 and older):
- These courses are completely online; no in-person activities are required.
- These are the approved courses offered:
- You will receive your permanent Hunter Education Certification credentials upon successful completion of the course via email at the address provided during registration. You can also print your card via your LDWF account.
Find more information and sign up to take courses for hunters education HERE.