Where Can You Take the Arizona Hunter Safety Course?

The Arizona hunter safety course is available online at ilearntohunt, approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). You can complete the entire course online, at your own pace, and print your Certificate of Completion as soon as you pass.

Arizona works differently than most states: hunter education is only required for hunters ages 10 through 13 who want to hunt big game. Anyone 14 or older can hunt in Arizona without ever completing a course. A Field Day is available after the online course but isn't required to get certified.

Keep reading to learn where to find each option for the Arizona hunter safety course, whether you're going online or in person.

Where Can You Find the Arizona Hunter Safety Course?

Arizona offers three ways to complete hunter education, depending on your age, residency, and how hands-on you want to get.

• You can take the online course at ilearntohunt, working through the material on your own schedule and printing your Certificate of Completion right after you pass.
• If you'd rather learn in a group, AZGFD's Classroom Course covers instruction and a hands-on Field Day together, open to residents and nonresidents alike.
• If you already finished the online course, you can also register for a standalone Field Day. It's recommended, though not required, for online graduates.

Note: The online course is limited to Arizona residents. If you're a nonresident, you'll need the Classroom Course, since it's the only path open to you.

Use the table below as a quick reference for where to register for each option.

Most states, including Arizona, now let new hunters take the course online for their full certification. If you'd rather understand the time commitment first, see how long an online hunter safety course takes before you register anywhere.

Who Needs to Take the Arizona Hunter Safety Course?

Arizona only requires hunter education for hunters ages 10 through 13 who plan to hunt big game.

Hunters 14 and older can hunt any species in Arizona without a certificate, and the minimum age to take a course at all is 9.

Youth under 14 can still enter the big game draw before finishing hunter education, but they must complete it before the actual hunt. The online course is limited to Arizona residents, so nonresidents in this age range need the Classroom Course instead.

Once certified, check the AZGFD hunting regulations page for current season dates to plan your hunt.

How to Take Your Arizona Hunter Safety Course

Getting certified online in Arizona takes just a few steps, and a Field Day afterward is optional.

1. Confirm you're an Arizona resident at least 9 years old, since the online course is limited to state residents.
2. Visit the ilearntohunt Arizona course page to complete the self-paced online modules. Most students finish in under 3 hours.
3. Pass the final exam (80% required, two attempts allowed), then print your Certificate of Completion right away.

Your certificate doesn't expire once you earn it. Start your certification well ahead of the fall hunting season (or the season you plan to hunt), since Classroom Course and Field Day spots can fill up fast as hunting season approaches.

Do You Need a Field Day After the Online Course in Arizona?

No. AZGFD recommends a Field Day for online course graduates, but it isn't required to earn your Certificate of Completion.

If you'd still like the hands-on practice, you can register for a standalone Field Day any time after you pass the online course.

What's Included in an Arizona Field Day, and Is It Required?

A Field Day is required as part of the Classroom Course, but only optional for online graduates.

The session covers hands-on skills practice and safety demonstrations led by certified AZGFD staff or volunteer instructors, generally at little to no cost. Nonresidents complete their Field Day as part of the required Classroom Course, since they can't take the online-only path.

How Much Does the Arizona Hunter Safety Course Cost?

Arizona keeps costs low across every option, since only the online course charges a set fee.

The online course fee covers your Certificate of Completion. Arizona's Classroom Course and Field Day sessions are taught by certified AZGFD staff and volunteer instructors at little to no cost to students.

Start Your Arizona Hunter Safety Course Online Today

Getting certified in Arizona means completing the hunter safety course online at ilearntohunt. There's no Field Day required afterward, as long as you're a resident.

Get started with the Arizona hunter safety course and print your Certificate of Completion the same day you pass.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take the Arizona hunter safety course online?

A: Yes. Arizona residents can complete the entire hunter safety course online at ilearntohunt and print a Certificate of Completion immediately after passing. Nonresidents must complete the Classroom Course instead.

Q: Do I need to attend an in-person class for the Arizona hunter safety course?

A: Only if you're a nonresident or you choose the Classroom Course. Arizona residents who take the online course can get fully certified without ever attending a Field Day.

Q: Who needs to take the Arizona hunter safety course?

A: Only hunters ages 10 through 13 who plan to hunt big game need hunter education in Arizona. Anyone 14 or older can hunt without ever completing a course, regardless of residency.

Q: Do I need to be an Arizona resident to take the course online?

A: Yes. The online course is limited to Arizona residents. Nonresidents must complete the in-person Classroom Course, which includes a required Field Day.

Q: Do I need to attend a Field Day after completing the online course?

A: No. AZGFD recommends a Field Day for online course graduates, but it isn't required to receive your Certificate of Completion. A Field Day is only mandatory as part of the Classroom Course.

Q: Does Arizona accept hunter education certificates from other states?

A: Yes. Arizona accepts hunter education certifications issued by other states, provinces, or countries that meet IHEA-USA standards, so you likely won't need to retake the course if you're already certified elsewhere.