Hunter education safety requirements
Ohio
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources requires that all first-time hunting license buyers, except apprentice license buyers to successfully complete a State approved hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license.
Become a safe hunter
The purpose of hunter education is to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to become safe, responsible hunters.
The online course
Typically, students meet these needs by attending a traditional, instructor led course including classroom lectures and field/range experiences. In today's society, students have less free time to devote to attending a hunter education course. Online hunter education courses help address this, by allowing students to take hunter safety courses on their own time, at their own pace and in the comfort of their home or office.
You may ask
FAQ - Ohio Hunting Safety Course and Hunting License
- Is the Beasafehunter hunter course approved by the state of Ohio?
No. We are not approved yet.
- Is there a minimum age to take this online education course?
Yes, the student must be at least 12 years of age.
- Is my Hunter Education Certificate good in other states?
Every U.S. state that demands a Hunter Education Certificate will accept Hunter Education Certificates from other states that conform to IHEA requirements as well.
You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.
- Does the Hunter Card expire?
No. It is good for life.
- Who is required to take the Hunter Education course in Ohio?
According to Ohio law, first-time hunting license buyers, except apprentice license buyers, must successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license.
- What types of Ohio Hunting Licenses are available?
View the full list of Ohio Hunting Licenses available through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.