Hunter Safety Education Courses and Field Days
Oregon requires all hunters under the age of 18 to complete a hunter safety education course before hunting in the state. Upon completion, students will receive their Hunter Safety certification. Hunters over 18 are encouraged to take the online education course, as it may be required for out of state hunts.
Note: Youth under the age of 9 may struggle with the course material and may not have the physical strength needed to safely handle a firearm during a Field Day, particularly during muzzle control, loading, and unloading drills.
- Register for an ONLINE Hunter Safety Course
- All online courses are offered through ODFW's approved partners.
- Youth who complete the online Hunter Safety Education course must bring proof of completion to the Field Day (requires a separate registration. See "Register for a Class").
Official Interactive Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $49.95
- Interactive experience
- Access on any device
Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $34.95
- 9.5/10 Student Ratings
- Includes a free digital study guide
- Access on any device
Visually immersive Oregon Hunter Safety Course - $29.00
- Exclusive virtual field day to prepare you for the actual Field Day
- Interactive animations, including bow, shotgun, and rifle shooting ranges
- Narrated for all hunting scenarios
- Access on any device
Illustrated Official Oregon Hunter Safety Course – Free
- Easy learning system with narration and visuals
- 6th grade reading and comprehension level
Interactive and comprehensive Hunter Education Course – Free
- Access on any device
- Register for a Field Day
- Field Day includes a multiple-choice written exam, live-fire exercises, ethical hunting practices, and a hands-on evaluation of safe firearm handling.
- All equipment is provided by ODFW. Do not bring your own firearms or ammunition.
- When registering, please update the youth profile with correct email and mailing address. Youth will receive a temporary card upon completion and a hard card will be mailed within 60 days.
- $10 registration fee
- Register for an IN-PERSON Hunter Safety Course
- In-person Conventional course tailored for youth and consists of 14-16 hours of immersive classroom instruction spread over multiple sessions, includes a multiple-choice written exam and a Field Day consisting of live-fire exercises, ethical hunting practices, and a hands-on evaluation of safe firearm handling.
- All equipment is provided by ODFW. Do not bring your own firearms or ammunition.
- When registering, please update the youth profile with correct email and mailing address. Youth will receive a temporary card upon completion and a hard card will be mailed within 60 days.
- $10 registration fee
Note: You will need an active VEM account to complete your Field Day registration. See The New Volunteer and Event Management System (VEM) for more information.
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