Event Registration
Hunter Safety Education Field Day Registration
Join us for a practical evaluation required for youth following the completion of the online course. The field day includes a review of course topics, Oregon hunting regulations, ethics, conservation, firearm safety field exercises, a live-fire exercise and a multiple-choice written exam. To earn certification, students must demonstrate proficiency in skill, attitude, and knowledge across all components. Upon completion, a temporary orange hunter safety card will be issued to use in the field while hunting and hard card certifications will be mailed within 60 days.
This course will provide hands-on experience and reinforcement of key concepts, including:
- Understanding the 5 different firearm actions
- Proper loading and unloading techniques, including ammunition selection
- Practicing safe muzzle control and keeping fingers off the trigger
- Managing the safety mechanism on firearms throughout the session
- Adhering to the 4 main safety rules: MTAT (Muzzle Control, Trigger, Action, Target)
- Trail walk identifying multiple species with ethical scenarios and safe practices
Event Information
Student must complete the youth Hunter Education online course and bring proof of completion to this ODFW Field Day. There will be a multiple-choice written exam. Do not bring your own firearm or ammunition - ODFW will provide all equipment. Update youth VEM account with current email and mailing address. Event details will be emailed prior to the start date. A temporary hunter safety card will be issued upon completion of class and available to print from the youth VEM account. A permanent hunter safety card will be mailed within 60 days.
This is an outdoor event - Dress for Oregon weather as if
you are going hunting. Bring own snacks and water. *Bring a folding chair.
Instructions for Parents and Guardians of Minors
Please update ODFW Youth Accounts with correct full student name, current contact e-mail and mailing address prior to registration. A detailed email reminder will be sent prior to class start date. The minor's parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the required Use of Firearms and Participant application release forms and bring them to class check-in. Please do not bring personal firearms or ammunition the Hunter Education class; ODFW will provide all equipment for this field day.
What To Bring
- Your online course completion certificate (an image of your course completion certificate is acceptable)
- Dress for Oregon weather as if you are going hunting, closed toed shoes
- Bring your own snacks, lunch, and bottled water
- Personal safety ear and/or eye protection - Optional (ODFW will provide ear and eye protection)
- DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION - All equipment for the field day will be provided by ODFW
Upcoming Events
Certifications
- • Hunter Safety Education
Event Requirements
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Certificate of completion from an approved online Hunter Safety Education course (NRA, Kalkomey)
- • Min Age: 1
- • Max Age: 100