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HANKINSON

2 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

05/04/2026 - 05/09/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE HANKINSON COMMUNITY CENTER ON MAY 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 8TH ALL FROM 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. AND MAY 9TH FROM 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. PLEASE USE THE SOUTHWEST DOOR AT THE HANKINSON COMMUNITY CENTER. 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 ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS (SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, CAPTIONED VIDEOS, SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION, OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS), PLEASE CONTACT THE ND GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE COURSE.

RICHARDTON

8 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

05/04/2026 - 05/14/2026

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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 BRANDING IRON EVENT ON MAY 4TH AND MAY 14TH 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. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

WALHALLA

7 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

05/11/2026 - 05/21/2026

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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 WALHALLA AMERICAN LEGION ON MAY 11TH AND MAY 21ST BOTH FORM 5:30 P.M.-8:30 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. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A ONE-YEAR DELAY IN RE-ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY. ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS OR HELP WITH READING MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT AT 701-328-6615.

WATFORD CITY

3 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Home Study

05/04/2026 - 05/18/2026

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*** STUDENTS MUST BE 12 BY THE END OF THIS CALENDAR YEAR TO ENROLL IN A HOME STUDY COURSE *** HUNTER EDUCATION WILL MEET AT THE MCKENZIE COUNTY SPORTSMAN'S CLUB ON MAY 4TH AND MAY 18TH 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.

WING

15 Open Seats

Hunter Education:

Regular

05/16/2026 - 05/30/2026

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THIS IS A TRADITIONAL, IN-PERSON HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE. ONLINE CERTIFICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU WILL MEET AT THE WING PUBLIC SCHOOL ON MAY 16TH FROM 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. (PLEASE BRING A SACK LUNCH) CLASS SCHEDULE AND DATES WILL BE DISCUSSED ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS. MINIMUM OF 14 HOURS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION 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 ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THE FIRST CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE. 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.

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.