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CATHAY

12 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

01/23/2026 - 02/02/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE JAMES RIVER GUN CLUB ON JANUARY 23RD 6:00-9:00 P.M., JANUARY 24TH FROM 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., JANUARY 26TH FROM 6:00-8:00 P.M., JANUARY 30TH FROM 6:00-9:00 P.M., JANUARY 31ST FROM 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. AND TEST NIGHT ON FEBRUARY 2ND FROM 6:00-8:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

JAMESTOWN

9 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

01/20/2026 - 02/03/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE JAMESTOWN RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ON JANUARY 20TH & FEBRUARY 3RD BOTH FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. MUST ATTEND BOTH CLASSES TO PASS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND, YOU MAY LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL FOR A YEAR. *STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PLEASE HAVE YOUR GUARDIAN COME IN THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE DONE BEFORE ATTENDING. PERSONS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

JAMESTOWN

38 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

01/27/2026 - 02/10/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE STUTSMAN COUNTY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ON JANUARY 27TH AND FEBRUARY 10TH BOTH FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. MUST ATTEND BOTH CLASSES TO PASS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND, YOU MAY LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL FOR A YEAR. *STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PLEASE HAVE YOUR GUARDIAN COME IN THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE DONE BEFORE ATTENDING. PERSONS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

MOHALL

5 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

01/23/2026 - 01/25/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE MOHALL EMS BUILDING ON JANUARY 23RD FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., JANUARY 24TH FROM 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., (W/ A LUNCH BREAK) AND JANUARY 25TH FROM 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. STUDENTS UNDER 18 MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

RUGBY

22 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

02/10/2026 - 02/24/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THE 2026 CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE RUGBY MEMORIAL HALL ON FEBRUARY 10TH & 24TH FROM 6:00-9:00 P.M. AND AN OPTIONAL SESSION FEBRUARY 17TH FROM 6:30 TO 9:00 FOR THOSE THAT WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO GUN HANDLING AND HAVE QUESTIONS. STUDENTS WILL MEET ON THE FIRST DAY AND THEN WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (HTTPS://WWW.HUNTER-ED.COM/NORTHDAKOTA/). STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO PASS THE ONLINE COURSE, PAY THE FEE, AND PRINT THEIR CERTIFICATE BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS. STUDENTS WILL MEET FOR THE SECOND CLASS TO TAKE THE ND STATE WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAM. MUST ATTEND BOTH CLASSES TO PASS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND, YOU MAY LOSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL FOR A YEAR. *STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, PLEASE HAVE YOUR GUARDIAN COME IN THE FIRST CLASS TO SIGN THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE DONE BEFORE ATTENDING. PERSONS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CONTACT T

Continue to monitor this site for future course offerings. This list is updated as classes are added or filled. Classes are taught by volunteers across the state and are held primarily during the spring and early summer months. In some areas of the state classes may be available during the late summer and fall, depending on instructor availability. If you have any other questions please contact the North Dakota Game and Fish at 701-328-6615 or email us at huntered@nd.gov.