Official Vermont Hunter Safety Course Online
Take this Vermont–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
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Do you need to take a Vermont hunter education course?
You need to pass a hunter education course to purchase your first hunting license in Vermont unless you show proof of having a hunting license or hunter education course completion from another state or province.
If you are under 18 years of age, you'll need to take the online Homework Course, then complete your state's in-person requirements.
How to Get your Hunter Education Certificate in 4 Easy Steps
Step 1
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Sign Up
Sign up for a Hunter Ed account and get started. It only takes a few minutes.
Step 2
est. 3–4 hrs
Study & Pass the Online Course
Take the course on desktop, tablet or mobile. We automatically save your progress so you can learn at your own pace.
Step 3
est. 1–5 mins
Complete Additional State Requirements
After passing the traditional course, you're able to print your Hunter Education Certificate immediately. If you are under 18 years of age, you'll need to take the online Homework Course, then complete your state's in-person requirements.
Step 4
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Go Hunting!
That's it. You're ready to buy your tag and hit the field.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Requirements
To take the Traditional Course, you must be 18 years of age or older. There are no minimum age requirements for the Homework Course.
You must be a resident of Vermont to take the Traditional Course. The Homework Course is open to residents and non-residents.
After This Course
If you are under 18 years of age when you REGISTER for this course, you must take and pass the Homework Course, then attend the Homework In-Person Component to complete your hunter safety certification.
What to Expect From Hunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.
Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in Vermont hunter Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for hunter safety education established by Vermont. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for hunter laws and regulations.
Learn Your Way on Any Device
Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
Vermont Approved
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
1 National Life Drive, Dewey Building
Montpelier, VT 05620-3208
Made in the U.S.A.
This Vermont hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Vermont and worldwide.
How do I get my Vermont Hunter Education Certificate?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Study and pass the free course. Throughout the Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
2. Complete your age-dependent certification requirements.
If you are 18 years or older, after successfully completing the online course, you’ll immediately print out your permanent Hunter Education Certificate.
If you are under 18 years of age, or opted to take the Homework Course, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion, which you will need to bring with you to the Homework In-Person Component. You need to locate and sign up for the Homework In-Person Component. To sign up, go to https://www.register-ed.com/programs/vermont.
Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Homework In-Person Component.
3. Get your Vermont Hunter Education Certificate.
If you are 18 years of age or older, after successfully completing the Traditional Course, you’ll immediately print out your Hunter Education Certificate.
If you are under 18 years of age, or opt to take the Homework Course, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion, which you will need to bring with you to the Homework In-Person Component. You need to locate and sign up for the Homework In-Person Component. To sign up, go to https://www.register-ed.com/programs/vermont.
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Vermont Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course cost?
Both the Traditional and Homework courses are free.
Taking the Course
Do you need to take a Vermont hunter education course?
You need to pass a hunter education course to purchase your first hunting license in Vermont unless you show proof of having a hunting license or hunter education course completion from another state or province.
If you are under 18 years of age, you'll need to take the online Homework Course, then complete your state's in-person requirements.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
To take the Traditional Course, you must be 18 years of age or older. There are no minimum age requirements for the Homework Course.
Do I have to be a resident to take the Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course?
You must be a resident of Vermont to take the Traditional Course. The Homework Course is open to residents and non-residents.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course approved by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department?
The Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course is approved and accepted by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Is my Vermont Hunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Vermont Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Vermont will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.
Do I have to take an online exam?
The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online Vermont Hunter Education Traditional Course completion?
Once you pass and pay for the online traditional course, you will be able to immediately print your proof of online completion and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.
- After completing the online Homework Course, which is mandatory for those under the age of 18 but open to all ages, you will need to bring this document with you to your Homework In-Person Component.
What is the permanent Vermont Hunter Education Certificate?
The Hunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the hunter education requirements and allows you to legally purchase a hunting license in Vermont.
- If you complete the Traditional Course, which is open to Vermont residents aged 18 and older, you will be fully certified to hunt in Vermont upon completion of the online course.
- If you complete the Homework Course, which is mandatory for those under the age of 18 but open to all ages, you will receive the Hunter Education Certificate from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department after you successfully complete the Homework In-Person Component.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Hunter Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Hunter Education Certificate, go to https://anrweb.vt.gov/FWD/FW/HunterEducationCard.aspx.
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