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BISMARCK

26 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

02/05/2026 - 02/19/2026

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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 ND GAME & FISH BUILDING - BISMARCK ON FEBRUARY 5TH & 19TH 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.

BISMARCK

1 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

02/07/2026 - 02/21/2026

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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 ND GAME & FISH BUILDING - BISMARCK ON FEBRUARY 7TH & FEBRUARY 21ST BOTH FROM 9:00 A.M.-12:00 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.

BISMARCK

43 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

02/12/2026 - 02/26/2026

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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 ND GAME & FISH BUILDING - BISMARCK ON FEBRUARY12TH & 26TH 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.

CANDO

1 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

03/02/2026 - 03/16/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE CANDO ARMORY ON MARCH 2ND, 5TH, 9TH, 12TH, & 16TH ALL FROM 6:00-9:00 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

COOPERSTOWN

23 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

03/02/2026 - 03/11/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE COOPERSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ON MARCH 2ND, 3RD & 4TH, 9TH, 10TH, & 11TH ALL FROM 3PM-5:30 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

ELGIN

4 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/22/2026 - 02/27/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON FEBRUARY 22ND FROM 2:00-5:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 23RD, 24TH, 26TH, & 27TH FROM 6:00-9:00 P.M. ALL MOUNTAIN TIME. 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

KULM

5 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/07/2026 - 02/23/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE KULM COMMUNITY CENTER ON FEBRUARY 7TH & 14TH BOTH FROM 9:00 A.M.-5:00 PM WITH LUNCH PROVIDED BOTH DAYS AND THE EXAM NIGHT WILL BE DETERMINED DURING CLASS AND THAT WILL START AT 3:30 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE. STUDENTS MAY REACH OUT TO THE INSTRUCTOR WITH QUESTIONS TO KRISTA.LUNDGREN@YAHOO.COM.

LANGDON

14 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/16/2026 - 03/04/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE NDSU RESEARCH STATION ON FEBRUARY 16TH, 18TH, 23RD AND 24TH AND MARCH 2ND & 4TH ALL FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

LISBON

37 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/19/2026 - 02/21/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE RANSOM COUNTY EXPO CENTER (WEST WING) ON FEBRUARY 19TH FROM 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 20TH FROM 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., & FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 9:00 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

MILNOR

27 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/18/2026 - 03/25/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE MILNOR HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COMMONS AREA ON FEB 18TH, 25TH, MARCH 4TH, 11TH,18TH AND 25TH ALL FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

MUNICH

5 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/23/2026 - 03/23/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET IN PERSON AT THE MUNICH AMBULANCE CENTER BEGINNING FEBRUARY 23RD FROM 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. THE REMAINING SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED WITH THE CLASS ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS. (A MINIMUM OF 14 HOURS OF IN-CLASS HUNTER EDUCATION IS REQUIRED) 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.

ZAP

5 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

02/16/2026 - 02/26/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE ZAP GUN CLUB FEBRUARY 16TH, 17TH, 18TH, 19TH, 24TH, 25TH, & 26TH ALL FROM 6:00-9:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME. 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 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

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.