Your passport to the hunt starts here.
Interested in hunting? You’ll need your hunter education certification! Start your journey here with an official hunter ed certificate that is recognized everywhere you want to hunt. We offer a modern, interactive online hunter education course from IHEA-USA—the nonprofit partner serving wildlife agencies and hunter educators across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
- Interactive online course
- Immediate certificate
- Only $20
$20
Full certification course
Your purchase supports future education and shooting-range opportunities through state wildlife agencies.
50 States
Partnering with wildlife agencies nationwide
3 Territories
Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
501(c)(3)
Mission-driven, nonprofit education partner
1 Community
Safe, ethical, and responsible hunters everywhere
Built to get you ready for what comes next.
Learn the fundamentals of safe, responsible and ethical hunting through interactive lessons designed for real people making real-world decisions.
Interactive by Design
Stay engaged through practical scenarios, knowledge checks and modern digital learning—not page after page of passive reading.
Learn on Your Schedule
Start when you're ready, pause when life gets busy, and return anytime from your phone, tablet or computer.
Certificate Right Away
Successfully complete your requirements and receive the certificate that opens the door to hunting opportunities.
Trusted Expertise
Created by IHEA-USA, the education nonprofit that supports hunter education professionals and wildlife agencies nationwide.
Exceptional Value
Full course certification is only $20, leaving more in your budget for the gear and experiences ahead.
More after Graduation
This is just the beginning! Graduates receive gear discounts, more free courses, and access to over 100 practical Hunters Connect videos.
Three steps to your next adventure.
Whether you are preparing for your first hunt, just looking to join family and friends, or simply meeting your state’s certification requirement, the path forward is clear.
Create Your Account
Register through the link on this page and begin the IHEA-USA Interactive Hunter Education Course.
Learn & Complete
Work at your own pace through engaging lessons and assessments at your own pace from nearly any connected device.
Earn Your Certificate
Finish the course and use your certificate as your passport into a worldwide community of hunters and conservationists.
Your Course Fee Keeps Working.
Supporting tomorrow’s hunter education and public shooting opportunities.
Your $20 helps build the future.
IHEA-USA retains only 15% of course proceeds. The remaining funds are placed into accounts for state wildlife agencies to support future education efforts, including advanced hunter education and public shooting-range activities.
85% State agency education funds
Join a national community of conservationists.
After the course, we’ll connect you to immediate, practical support for the next stage of your journey—from selecting gear to learning new hunting skills.
Questions before you start?
Who is this course for?
It is designed for first-time hunters, people exploring hunting, and anyone who needs hunter education certification to meet licensing requirements. Age and follow-up requirements can vary by jurisdiction.
Does the course cost $20?
Yes. The full certification course is $20. IHEA-USA retains 15% of proceeds, while the remainder supports state wildlife agency education accounts.
In some states, youth hunter-ed students are offered a non-certifying ‘self-study’ course option, free of charge
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. After you successfully complete the course requirements, you receive a certificate immediately. Always confirm any additional field-day or jurisdiction-specific requirements with the wildlife agency where you plan to purchase a license.
Can I take the course on my phone?
The experience is designed for online learning and can be accessed on common connected devices, allowing you to progress at your own pace.
What do I get after I graduate?
Graduates receive a direct connection to PathPerks. Adults age 18 and older can also join LearnHunting.org, and everyone can continue learning through IHEA-USA’s Hunters Connect video library.
Learn safely. Hunt responsibly. Start today.
Take the interactive course created by the organization that serves hunter educators and wildlife agency partners across the United States.