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Get your Texas Hunter Education Card in 3 easy steps
HUNTINGsmart! is the quickest, easiest way to do your Texas Hunter Safety Education online.
1. Study Online
Take the HUNTINGsmart! Official Texas Hunter Education Course, on any device, from anywhere. Our course puts you right in the stand through animated and narrated live action videos.
2. Ace the test
Take our TPWD approved online exam. The multiple-choice exam offers unlimited retries – you’re guaranteed a pass!
3. Chase that Buck
Once you pass the online exam you can print your temporary Texas Hunter Education Certificate and go hunting right away! Note: Hunters aged 9-16 must also complete a field day.
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Texas Youth
Hunter Safety Course
Check out our Official Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Safety Course for Youth 9-16 Years of Age. Narrated animations and live action videos encourage new young hunters to learn & hunt successfully.
Texas Youth Hunter
Safety Course
Check out our Official Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Safety Course for Youth 9-16 Years of Age. Narrated animations and live action videos encourage new young hunters to learn & hunt successfully.
Do I need to take a hunter safety course in texas?
Listen up y’all, this is important! Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education course. Minimum age for certification is 9 years.
Note: Hunters 9-16 years of age must also complete a field day.
Watch, listen
& learn
Animated, narrated & perfect for all ages.
Video lessons
make it easy
Our animated, narrated and live action lessons guide your learning experience and help you pass.
Everything you need
included
The HUNTINGsmart!® Course includes all the knowledge you need to pass the test and hunt with confidence.
Study at your
own pace
HUNTINGsmart!® automatically tracks your progress on any device. Take it anywhere, anytime.
Designed for all ages
& skill levels
Designed in North America, by hunters and subject matter experts just for you.
Made for hunters,
by hunters
Excellent
Modules were great. Pacing was good. Supplemental videos were well done. All-around 5 out of 5.
Jesse Henderson
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8 months ago
Easy, fast and up to date information
Jason Mack
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1 year ago
Great program. Loved the style of the instruction - straight to the point with a couple expert/bonus...
Henry Kim
Posted
2 years ago
So easy to use and great for the kids. Very good learning and lots of important information
Joel Newberry
Posted
2 years ago
It was great
Brenna Zbikowski
Posted
2 years ago
Great class
Isaac Lumpkin
Posted
2 years ago
Really enjoyed the course. Was given to me from a son, who in the near future he and I hope to...
Johnny Kelley
Posted
2 years ago
Easy to navigate and engaging content
Grant Hardegree
Posted
2 years ago
I really liked the narrations and being able to read along. It was easy to read and listen to. The...
Paige Moore
Posted
2 years ago
Very thorough course. I definitely learned a lot and will enjoy reviewing from time to time.
William Carlisi
Posted
2 years ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED TO TAKE A HUNTER SAFETY COURSE TO HUNT IN TEXAS?
A Texas Hunter Education Certificate is required for anyone who hunts game within the state, born on or after September 2nd, 1971, including out-of-state hunters.
HOW OLD TO YOU HAVE TO BE TO GET CERTIFIED IN TEXAS?
For those aged 9 through 16 you must take the online course, pass the exam, and take a minimum 4-hour field-day course. For those aged 17 and over you must take the online course and pass the online exam (those born before September 2nd, 1971 are exempt).
DO I NEED TO COMPLETE THE COURSE ALL AT ONCE?
No. The HUNTINGsmart! Course can be completed at your own pace. You can login and logout as needed. We’ll save your progress, so you can pick up where you left of each time.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BECOME A CERTIFIED HUNTER IN TEXAS?
The standard cost for a single hunter is $29.95. This includes the online course, exam, and your certification.
For hunters under the age of 17, a field course is also required for certification. The cost of this course is $15.
DOES GETTING MY HUNTER SAFETY CERTIFICATION MEAN I HAVE A HUNTING LICENSE FOR TEXAS?
No. You will need to purchase an annual hunting license from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department once you complete your safety course. A hunting license is required of any person, regardless of age, who hunts any animal, bird, frog or turtle in this state (except furbearers, if the hunter possesses a trapper’s license).
DOES THE HUNTINGSMART! COURSE MEET IHEA STANDARDS?
Yes. The HUNTINGsmart! online hunter safety course complies with IHEA-USA standards and meets the mandated hunter safety requirements of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HOW LONG IS A HUNTER SAFETY COURSE?
It will take approximately 5 – 6 hours to complete the course (including module quizzes) and final exam.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PASSING SCORE?
You must obtain a minimum of 80% of the module quizzes in order to move on to the next module, and a minimum of 75% in order to successfully pass the final exam.
WHAT ANIMALS CAN YOU HUNT IN TEXAS?
The major game animals in Texas are white-tailed deer, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, gray or cat squirrel, red or fox squirrel, collared peccary or javelina, and alligators.
WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING IN TEXAS?
There are regulations and restrictions around game and non-game animals, public and private lands, seasonal and weaponry. Please refer to the Texas Parks & Wildlife website to find out more.
HOW DO I REPLACE A LOST OR DAMAGED TEMPORARY HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE?
If you need to replace a lost or damaged course completion certificate, log in to your course dashboard and print a new copy.
HOW DO I REPLACE A LOST OR DAMAGED HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION CARD?
If you need to replace a lost or damaged Hunter Education Certificate, visit https://tpwd.elementlms.com.
