online hunters education course texas

The easiest and most comprehensive way to ace your Texas Hunter Safety Course

Texas Hunters Safety Course 3 easy steps

Study at your own pace.

• Start the course for free
• Pay $29.95 + $5 TPWD fee (online course, the quizzes, and online certificate included 17- older). *FREE for youth under 17 years
• Complete an easy-to-read study guide

Take the final test

• Pass the final test
• Ace your hunter course
• Free retries - Risk free!

Print the Certificate

• Under 17 - Print your Field voucher and attend your field day
• 17 and older - Print your Texas Temporary Certificate and go hunting!
• Your official Hunter Certification Card will be available within 30 days

Hunter Safety Requirements in Texas

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

If you are under 17 at the completion date and taking this online Texas hunter course as a prerequisite to a field course, the course is   FREE   for you.   Contact us   to receive your prepaid code to apply when paying for your course.

If you are under 17 years of age:    Have you registered for a FIELD Course yet?  If not,   PLEASE DO SO NOW. REGISTER FOR A Field Course HERE!

NOTE:  If you can’t locate a convenient  FIELD COURSE  to complete your certification, you also can search for and  REGISTER for a  CLASSROOM  Course HERE ! There is a final exam given at the end of both courses – and the certification is the same, regardless of which type of Hunter Education Course (Field Day or Classroom) you successfully complete.

We are so sure that you'll like it that we give you the opportunity to register for free!

First chapter is on us!✌️

Start the hunter safety course for free, satisfaction guaranteed. Then pay $ 34.95 and complete the online course and the final test. And you'll be certified for life!

Texas Online Study Guide Chapter content

Firearm safety.

• Introduction
• Common causes of hunting incidents
• Basic rules of firearm safety

Safe Firearms Handling

• Parts of firearm
• Differences between rifles, handguns and shotguns
• Firearm actions
• Firing sequence
• Cartridge and shotgun shells components
• Ammunition safety

Safe Firearm Field Practices

• Marksmanship
• Shooting positions
• Types of field carries

Firearm Maintenance

• Cleaning kit
• Cleaning steps
• Firearm obstructions

Hunter Responsibilities

• Responsible hunting

Transportation

• ATV considerations
• Safety & trip planning

Elevated Stands

• Types of elevated stands
• Risks and advantages of using it
• Full body harness / Fall arrest system

Wildlife Conservation

• The need to manage wildlife
• The importance of habitat
• Role of hunting in conservation

Wildlife Identification

• Game animals
• Key characteristics of the animal
• Game animal categories

Hunting Regulations

• Understanding the hunting laws
• Enforcement agencies
• Importance of wearing hunter orange

Game Recovery

• Field dressing equipment and steps
• Plucking and skinning
• Transporting the game in a vehicle

Outdoor Preparedness

• Importance of planning, preparation and practice
• Treating medical emergencies

Students 17+ will receive the official TPWD certification card once the online Hunter Education Course is successfully completed

Students 17 and younger will receive a field day voucher once the online portion of the Hunter Education Course is successfully completed 

You may ask FAQ - Texas Hunting Safety Course and Hunting License

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Course.

First, study our comprehensive Online Course to gain valuable knowledge.

Pass our final test

Attend the Field Day (if applicable). Only for students between the ages of 11 and 16.

Print your official Hunter Certification Card and Go Hunting! It's incredibly simple!  

There are some exemptions where individuals in Texas are exempted from the hunter education requirements. These exceptions include individuals who were born before September 2, 1971, as well as young hunters between the ages of 9 and 16, as long as they are accompanied by a properly certified adult of at least 17 years old, who holds a hunting license in Texas or is exempt from it.

The minimum age requirement to take this online hunter education course is 9 years old.

You can complete the GA Hunter Safety Course in one sitting, or spread it out over several days. You go at your own pace.

Here's why!

• There are hundreds of illustrations and videos to help you better understand the content.
• You can access our online hunter safety course 24/7
• Our online support is available by phone, email or chat.
• We offer multi-platform training.
• OUR PLEDGE! “Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back”!

BeASafeHunter does not issue Customer ID Number or your Hunter Education Certification Card, the State does.  Visit Texas Parks and Wildlife Department  Education Registration System  to locate your existing Customer ID Number or create a new one or visit a local license agent for more information.

Yes. The Texas Department of Natural Resources has approved and accepted the Beasafehunter Course.

You can replace your temporary Certificate of Completion online through your Dashboard. To print a copy of your Hunter Education Certification Card, go to  Education Registration System . To UPDATE/CHANGE address/other info. on your certificate, call  512-389-4999  to update your record.

Yes. The online Hunter Education Course is reserved to Texas resident. 

The passing mark for the unit quizzes is 80%. If you don’t pass the quiz, you must re-study that particular section and then re-take the quiz.

The final exam passing mark is 76% and you have two attempts to succeed.

Every U.S. state that demands a Hunter Education Certificate accepts the Texas Hunter Education Certificate. As well, Texas will accept Hunter Education Certificates from other states that conform to IHEA requirements.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

You must spend a minimum of seven (7) hours studying the hunter safety course, but you can take more time if you wish. You will then have as long as you need to complete the final exam.

Of course, all you have to do is click on  Hunters Safety Course Study Guide . We have created a  Hunter Safety Practice Exam  to test your knowledge!

No. It is good for life.

The Texas Hunter Education Certificate is widely recognized and accepted by all U.S. states, provinces, and even other countries that enforce mandatory hunter education requirements. 

You can send an email to  [email protected] or call us at 1 833-548-6837 (HUNT).

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Hunter safety course and exam accredited by IHEA & Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Hunter Safety Education Course Online

Born after September 1, 1971? State law requires you to pass a Hunter Education Course before you can legally hunt.

Complete the Online Course Print your Certificate Go Hunt Immediately

+ $5.50 TPWD Fee

Approved by Texas Parks and Wildlife

Unlimited Exam Attempts

Under 17? Click Here

You can simply complete the online Hunter Safety Course. That alone will complete your requirements for you to purchase a hunting license.

You will need to complete an in-person Field Day after the online course. You can find a time and location for your field day on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Website.

IHEA Approved Course

This Hunter Ed Certificate is valid for use in all 50 US States , Canada , and Mexico .

Complete The Online Course

5 minute or less video driven sections. Go at your own pace.

Finish in as little as 3 hours.

Download Your Certificate

Download Your Temp Hunter Ed Certificate for immediate use.

In 7-10 Days download your permanent certificate from the state website (We will provide instructions).

Purchase Your Hunting License

You are now eligible to purchase your hunting license.

Enjoy the hunt and enjoy making life long memories with friends and family.

Interactive Video Sections

Preview Your Course

Our courses are interactive and video driven. Each section and video is 5 minutes or less and completely self paced. So come and go as you need, we know life happens.

What does the online Hunter Ed class cover?

Reasons/justification for hunter ed. & hunting.

Justification for Hunter Education.

Hunter’s Role in Wildlife Conservation.

Key Wildlife Ecology & Management Principles.

Safe Firearm Handling

Basic Rules of Firearm Safety.

Passing Firearms Safely.

Crossing Obstacles.

Transporting Firearms.

Storing Firearms.

SAFE FIREARM FIELD PRACTICE

Safe Firearm Field Practices.

Hunter Field Safety.

Safe Zones of Fire.

Outdoor Preparedness.

Barrel Obstructions.

Hunter's Best Practices.

REGULATIONS AND WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION

The Reasons for Hunting Laws and Regulations.

Wildlife Identification Skills for Hunters.

Identify game species and their distinguishing features.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND NEXT STEPS

Behaviors that Promote Positive Image of Hunters and Hunting.

Hunters Who Follow Fair Chase Principles.

Responsibility to Wildlife.

Founded in 1996, we are a family-owned and operated small business that champions ethical hunting through comprehensive online education and giving back. Rooted in decades of tradition and committed to conservation, we're proud to guide a new generation of hunters on their journey towards becoming responsible stewards of the land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to questions Texas Hunter Safety Education students want to know

Taking the Course

The course is roughly 4 hours and completely self paced. It consists of 5 units with each made up of muliple 5 minute or less video sections. This allows you to come and go as needed.  Your progress is automatically saved each time to finish a video and head to the next section. 

If you were born after September 2nd, 1971 its required by law that you take a Hunter Safety Education Course like ours to be able to legally hunt in Texas. You can be fined up to $500 and loose your ability to legally hunt in the future if you do not successfully complete and pass a Hunter Education Course. (for repeat offenders). 

The course is $29. Texas charges an Adult surcharge fee that goes toward funding your state Hunter Education and Hunting licensing programs. We collect this fee for them and pass it directly to them. You will see it listed at checkout as one of the line-items. We also collect state tax where applicable. 

You can get started by clicking the "Enroll Now" button or clicking here . This will take you to the sign up page, followed by the checkout page. Once you pay you will be dropped right into the course. You can start at your convenience. You don't have to start right away. The course is completely self paced so you can finish in as little as 4 hours or you have up to 90 days to fully complete the course. 

Quizzes and/or Exams

Yes. Each unit consists of a Unit review followed by a Unit Quiz at the end. The quizes are straight forward multiple choice questions covering content you learned in unit. We do NOT use trick questions. 

Once you complete all 5 units you will need to complete the 50 question multiple choice exam. You get 3 attempts to pass the final exam. The exam is made up of a test bank of 200+ questions so you will be shown different questions each time you take the exam if you have to take it more than once. ALL of the question are taken directly from the course material. They are not trick questions and are all straigt forward questions to make sure you comprehended the material in the the Online Hunter Educaiton Course. 

No, the questions are a direct reflection of the course material. If you pay attention to the videos, you will have no issues with any quiz questions or exam questions. They are straight foward multiple choice questions. 

There are a total of 50 multiple choice exam questions on the official Texas Hunter Education course. These are multiple choice questions that stem directly from the content in the course. If you pay attention to the videos in the course you will have no issues passing the course on the first try.

There is no time limit on the course, but you must complete it in one sitting and are not allowed to leave once you start. If you do leave during the exam it will be counted as an attempt.  

About Your Certification

Your Texas Hunter Education Certificate can be obtained through the authorized online course like ours. HunterSafetyUSA is approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Upon successfully finishing the digital study materials and final exam, you have the ability to print your certificate right away. Your final, official Hunter Education Certificate can be downloaded from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's website within a period of 7 to 10 days.

A Hunter Education Certificate and a Hunting License serve different purposes in Texas. A Hunting License is essential for anyone, irrespective of their age or place of residence, who aims to hunt any animal, bird, frog, or turtle in the state. Distinct licenses need to be obtained and carried based on the hunter's age, residency status, and the species of the game being hunted. There might also be specific exceptions related to the particular game animal being pursued.

On the other hand, a Hunter Education Certificate is a requirement for hunters in Texas who are aged 9 years or above. This certificate is required when purchasing a hunting license, acting as a proof of the hunter's understanding and knowledge about safe and responsible hunting practices. You can be fined up to $500 for not having a Hunter Edication Certificate.

For a more detailed understanding of Texas hunting licenses, one can refer to the Texas Outdoor Annual webpage.

A Hunter Education Certificate in Texas signifies that the holder has acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure safe, responsible, and ethical hunting within Texas. This certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after September 2nd, 1971, intending to hunt in the state, and they must have proof of such education while hunting.

Hunters must be at least 9 years old to complete their Hunter Education Course. Note that Hunters between the age of 9-16 will need to follow up the online course with an in person field day. You can register for the Field Day on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Website. If you are 17 and older you are only required to complete the online Hunter Education Course. 

OUR MISSION

To aide in the safety and ethics of hunters.

We strive to accomplish this through interactive online education that keeps you engaged throughout the entire course.