Where Can You Take the Louisiana Hunter Safety Course?

The Louisiana hunter safety course is available online at ilearntohunt, approved by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). You can complete the entire course online, and there's no residency restriction; anyone can register.

Whether you need a Field Day afterward depends on your age. Hunters 16 and older can certify completely online, with no Field Day required. Hunters ages 10 through 15 must complete a Field Day after the online course to finish certification.

Here's an overview of where to find each option for the Louisiana hunter safety course, whether you're going online or in person.

Where Can You Find the Louisiana Hunter Safety Course?

Louisiana offers two main paths to hunter education, and which one applies to you depends mostly on age.

• You can take the online course at ilearntohunt, working through the material on your own schedule from anywhere, resident or not.
• If you'd rather learn in a group, LDWF's free in-person course combines classroom instruction and a Field Day into one 10-hour program.

Note: If you're 10 to 15 and choose the online course, you'll still need to register for a Field Day afterward. Passing the online course doesn't guarantee a Field Day spot, so sign up as early as you can.

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

Most states, including Louisiana, now let new hunters take the course online for all or part of their 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 Louisiana Hunter Safety Course?

Louisiana requires hunter education for anyone born on or after September 1, 1969, unless they're hunting under the direct supervision of a qualified hunter (someone born before that date, or anyone 18 or older with a valid, unrestricted Louisiana hunting license).

The minimum age to enroll is 10. Certified hunters ages 10-11 must still hunt with a qualified hunter present, and ages 12-15 are recommended to do the same even after certification. Active or veteran U.S. Armed Forces members and POST-certified law enforcement officers may qualify for a Louisiana-only exemption.

Once you're certified, check the LDWF seasons and regulations page for current dates to plan your hunt before you head out.

How to Take Your Louisiana Hunter Safety Course

Getting certified online in Louisiana looks a little different depending on your age.

1. Navigate to the ilearntohunt Louisiana course page to start the self-paced online modules. Most students finish in under 3 hours.
2. Pass the final exam, then print your certificate.
3. If you're 16 or older, that certificate is permanent. If you're 10 to 15, bring it to a required Field Day to finish certification.

Your certification is good for life once you earn it. Start your certification well ahead of the fall hunting season (or the season you plan to hunt), since Field Day and in-person course spots can fill up fast as hunting season approaches.

Do You Need a Field Day If You're 16 or Older?

No. LDWF lets hunters 16 and older certify completely online, with no Field Day required.

The Field Day requirement only applies if you're 10 to 15 when you register for the online course. If that's you, complete the online modules first, then locate and register for a Field Day near you.

What's Included in a Louisiana Field Day?

The hunter safety Field Day session runs 5 hours in a single day and includes a written test and a live-fire exercise, alongside Louisiana-specific regulations not covered in the online modules.

Bring a picture ID and your online course completion voucher. You won't be admitted without it, and passing the online course doesn't guarantee a spot, so register early.

How Much Does the Louisiana Hunter Safety Course Cost?

Louisiana keeps costs simple, since only the online option charges a fee.

The online course fee covers your certificate processing. Louisiana's Field Days and in-person courses are run by LDWF staff and certified volunteer instructors at no cost to students.

Start Your Louisiana Hunter Safety Course Online Today

Getting certified in Louisiana means completing the hunter safety course online at ilearntohunt. If you're 16 or older, that's the whole process; younger hunters just need one more step at a Field Day.

Get started with the Louisiana hunter safety course and print your certificate the same day you pass.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

A: Yes. Anyone 10 or older can complete the online course at ilearntohunt, regardless of living in a different state. Hunters 16 and older finish entirely online. Younger hunters also need a Field Day.

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

A: Only if you're under 16. Hunters 16 and older can certify completely online with no Field Day required, while hunters 10 to 15 must complete a Field Day afterward.

Q: Do I need to be a Louisiana resident to take the hunter safety course online?

A: No. Louisiana doesn't restrict the online course to state residents, so out-of-state hunters can register the same way Louisiana residents do.

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

A: Yes. Louisiana 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.

Q: Can I add my hunter education certification to my Louisiana driver's license?

A: Yes. When you renew your Louisiana driver's license, you can add a hunter education endorsement for free, so you don't need to carry a separate card in the field.

Q: Is there an exemption from Louisiana's hunter education requirement?

A: Yes. Active or veteran U.S. Armed Forces members and POST-certified law enforcement officers may qualify for a Louisiana-only exemption. This exemption doesn't carry over to other states.