The list of hunter education classes, including bowhunting and trapping education classes,
is provided by the Department's Hunter Education Program. If you don't see a class in your area,
please check back soon. You must attend all scheduled times and dates of that class to complete the course.
As a reminder, first time hunters and hunters 12 to 15 years of age are required to complete the
hunter education course before buying a hunting license and to present the course completion certificate
when the license is purchased. However, when these individuals have purchased their license by telephone,
the Internet, or other electronic or computerized means (and cannot physically present the course
completion certificate), they are allowed to comply with the law by carrying their course completion
certificate on their person while hunting. There is an additional provision in the law that allows hunters
12 to 15 years of age not to carry the course completion certificate, provided they are accompanied and
directly supervised by an adult who has, on his person, a valid hunting license. It should be noted that
if the supervising adult is a first time hunter who has purchased their license through an electronic means,
they must be carrying their own course completion certificate as discussed above.
Even if you already have a license, consider taking a refresher course to brush up on hunter safety,
principles of conservation, and sportsmanship!
Please call 1-866-721-6911 Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (except holidays) for replacement hunter education
cards. There is a $10 fee for replacement cards. You will be requested to provide the following
information: your full name, date of birth, approximate date (year or month/year) of class, and current mailing address. If your attendance can be verified, a duplicate card will be issued.
There is no charge for Virginia Hunter Education classes.
