Official Wisconsin Hunter Education Course
Take this Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources–approved course to complete your online hunting safety education.
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Do you need Wisconsin Hunting education?
You need education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1973.
How to Get your Hunter Education Certificate in 4 Easy Steps
Step 1
est. 2–3 mins
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 online-only course, you’re able to print your Hunter Education Safety Certificate immediately. If you are under 18 years of age, you’ll need to take the Online + Field Day course, then complete your state’s in-person requirements.
Step 4
est. 0 mins
Go Hunting!
That's it. You're ready to buy your tag and hit the field.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Requirements
Important! All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number.
You can obtain a DNR Customer ID Number here.
Students of any age may complete the Online + Field Day course option. The online-only course option is available to students who are 18 and older.
You do not have to be a resident of Wisconsin to take this online course.
After This Course
If you are 18 years or older and choose this online-only course, go to https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount. Your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate will be available for printing from your WI DNR Student Dashboard after the first week of the next month. If you have any questions, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 1-888-936-7463.
If you are under 18 years of age or choose the Online + Field Day course, you’ll receive your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate after successfully completing the appropriate online course and attending the Field Day.
For more information, please review Wisconsin's safety education requirements.
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 Wisconsin Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by Wisconsin. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting 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.
Wisconsin Approved
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster St.
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Made in the U.S.A.
This Wisconsin hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of Wisconsin and worldwide.
How do I get my Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate?
1. Study and pass the online course.
Study and pass the $28.95 course, and pay a $10.00 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fee. Throughout the Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course, you'll be tested on what you've learned.
If you have pre-registered for an in-person Field Day, please sign up here to register for the accompanying course. You can find more information on Hunter Education at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
2. Complete your age-dependent certification requirements.
If you are 18 years or older, after successfully completing this online course, you’ll immediately print out your proof of online course completion.
If you are under 18 years of age, you must attend and pass the Field Day to complete your hunter education certification. To locate and sign up for the Field Day in your area, go to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website at https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/safetyedclass.
Remember: Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Field Day.
3. Get your Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate.
If you are 18 years or older, go to https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount. Your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate will be available for printing from your WI DNR Student Dashboard after the first week of the next month. If you have any questions, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 1-888-936-7463.
If you are under 18 years of age, you'll receive your permanent Hunter Education Safety Certificate after successfully completing the Field Day.
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Wisconsin Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course cost?
The Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course fee is $28.95. You will also pay a $10.00 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fee.
Taking the Course
Do you need Wisconsin Hunting education?
You need education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1973.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
Students of any age may complete the Online + Field Day course option. The online-only course option is available to students who are 18 and older.
Do I have to be a resident to take the Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course?
You do not have to be a resident of Wisconsin to take this online course.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources?
The Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Is my Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate. Likewise, Wisconsin 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?
If you are 18 years of age or older and choose the online-only course, the Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the Final Exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the Final 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.
If you are under 18 years of age or choose the Online + Field Day course, you do not have to take an online exam, but you are required to attend the Field Day to complete your Hunting safety certification.
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online Wisconsin Hunter Ed Course completion?
Once you pass and pay for the online-only course, you will be able to immediately print out the Online-Only Hunter Education Course Completion Certificate. This is your proof of online course completion.
After completing the Online + Field Day course, you will be able to immediately print out the Field Day Course Completion Voucher. This is your proof of online course completion.
What is the permanent Wisconsin Hunter Education Safety Certificate?
The Hunter Education Safety Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements.
If you complete the online-only course, the Hunter Education Safety Certificate will be available to print from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website after the first day of the next month.
If you complete the Online + Field Day course, you will receive instructions on how to access your Hunter Education Safety Certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources after you successfully complete the Field Day.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Hunter Education Safety Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Hunter Education Safety Certificate, go to https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount.
We’re people, not robots.
Your Hunter Ed course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
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