Hunter Education FAQs
Can I take the CD class or online class and shoot at a traditional Hunter Education class?
No, people taking the CD/Online course must participate in the CD/Online Field day. They will shoot and take the test at the Field Day. Field days are designed to compliment the CD/Online course and provide additional information that students do not get from the CD/Online course alone.
How much does it cost to take a Hunter Education class?
Nothing, in Tennessee the course is free.
Will other states accept Tennessee’s Hunter Education certification?
Yes, Hunter Education certification from Tennessee is accepted in all 50 states.
Do I need to bring a gun to the Hunter Education class?
No, everything will be provided by the instructor. Outside firearms and ammunition are strictly forbidden and will not be allowed inside the classroom.
I have received a lot of firearms training as a result of being in the military; do I have to go through a Hunter Education class?
Yes, State law requires anyone born after January 1, 1969 to be certified. Hunter Education courses not only teach firearm safety, the course explains state hunting laws, introduces students to the basics of wildlife management, introduces students to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and discusses hunter ethics.
