Event Registration
Hunter Safety Education Conventional Course Registration
Equip yourself as a responsible and competent hunter with this thorough introduction to firearm safety, ethics, and responsibility. You will earn your Hunter Safety Education Certification in a comprehensive, instructor-led course that combines classroom learning with practical field day sessions. Upon completion, a temporary orange hunter safety card will be issued and hard card certifications will be mailed within 60 days. To receive certification, students must attend all classes and demonstrate proficiency in skill, attitude, and knowledge across all course components. Please note that no online portion of Hunter Safety training is required to attend this course.
This course spans a minimum of 12 hours, with the option to include 2 hours of live fire training within the 12-hour requirement. Please note that classes may extend beyond 12 hours, but should not exceed 20 hours without approval from the State Coordinator. Our structured schedule allows for flexibility, typically spanning over 2-3 weeks with students meeting twice a week.
Throughout the course, you will cover essential topics such as:
- 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)
Event Information
Students must attend both classes. Dress for Oregon weather as if you are going hunting. Bring own snacks, lunch and bottled water.
Instructions for Parents and Guardians of Minors
- Please update any applicable ODFW Youth Accounts with current contact e-mail and mailing address prior to registration. The minor's parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the required Legal Release from Liability, Student Application and any other release forms, and bring them to the first class. Firearms or ammo should not be brought to the Hunter Education class; ODFW will provide all equipment for this field day.
To sign your child up for this event:
- Click the profile dropdown at the top of your screen.
- Click 'View This Page As ..."
- Select the name of the managed relationship account you would like to sign up.
- Register for the class!
Note: If you do NOT see the 'View This Page As ..." button, you have not set up a managed relationship account for your child yet! From the profile dropdown, click 'Managed Relationships' and then 'Create' to build your youth's linked (managed) account.
Contact (855) 686-1055 or odfw-help@payitgov.com for assistance with creating your child's managed relationship account.
What To Bring
- Student Application completed and signed
- Dress for Oregon weather as if you are going hunting
- Bring your own snacks, lunch, and bottled water
- Personal safety ear and/or eye protection - Optional (ODFW will have ear and eye protection available to those without their own)
- DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMO - All equipment for the field day will be provided by ODFW
- NOTE: Once you are registered on the Attendee roster for this event, check back to see any Release forms that are listed under an 'Attachments' section at the bottom of the page. While ODFW does provide paper release forms, it will save you time on event day if you print them and bring in signed copies.
Event Sessions
Certifications
- • Hunter Safety Education
Event Requirements
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- Once registered on the Attendee Roster, you should gain visibility to any associated Release Forms necessary for participation. All attendees are required to sign these forms and bring them to the event.
- • Min Age: 6
- • Max Age: 99
Registration Requirements
- • Firearm & Release Forms