Hunter Education

Texas Hunter Education Course

Hunter Education provides instruction in Texas hunting regulations, wildlife management and identification, conservation, ethics, firearm and hunting safety and responsibility, and outdoor skills.



Who is required to take Texas Hunter Education?

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 9 years and cost is $15.



If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are:
* under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied*.
* age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter education course, or you must be accompanied*.

*Accompanied means: By a person who is at least 17 years of age; who is licensed to hunt in Texas; who has passed hunter education, or who is exempt (born before September 2, 1971), and you must be within normal voice control.


Please note that some federally controlled areas require all hunters using that site to have hunter education certification. In Texas , this includes Corps of Engineers property and most military reservations. Be sure to check with the specific area prior to going hunting.

The traditional hunter education course averages 14 hours of instruction over two or more days. The cost is $15. Courses are offered across the state throughout the year and are taught by certified volunteer instructors. The Texas Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Centerville FFA and local game wardens will be providing a traditional training on August 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th at the Leon County Annex Grand Activity Room. Each night instruction will begin at 6:30 pm, and the exam will be given on the final night of training. Participants are required to pre-register by contacting the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Leon County at 903.536.2531. The training will have a limited amount of space and a seat can only be reserved by paying the $15.00 registration fee in advance. Extension programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System , U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.



In Christ,

MATTHEW TERRELL TOWNSEND