TPWD Hunter Ed Class & FREE CHECK LIST!
Looking to get your Texas Hunting License, but still need to complete your Hunters Ed?
(Due to the pending construction of our Indoor Range- Crosshairs Texas will not be offering a class in Bastrop this season)
Here are a list of the options you have available to you:
Click Here for the closest in person class. Download our Hunting_Safety_Checklist!
Under Age 17
- Classroom course – Instructor-led CLASSROOM course; no preparation required; $15 paid directly to instructor at course.
- Description: 6 hours of basic instruction. Some courses may extend to cover added topics.
- Added fees for ranges may be required.
- See Education Registration System to REGISTER for a classroom course.
Under Age 17
- Online + field course – Instructor-led FIELD course; preparation is either one of two free online courses available below. (Do NOT go to ‘pay-for’ online courses accessed thru search engines.).
- Description: *FREE* ONLINE COURSE plus 4-hour minimum “FIELD DAY,” including live-fire and “hunter skills” trail.
- Register for field course before completing *FREE* online course.
- $15 paid directly to the instructor at field course.
- Added fees for ranges may be required.
- See Online + Field Course for additional instructions.
Age 17 or Over (17+ ONLY)
- Online-Only Go to: Hunter Education Online-Only Courses and register with any one of the approved Internet Providers.
- Description: Online-only courses cover the knowledge it takes to be a safe, responsible hunter.
- Fees (varied) paid directly to Provider via online payment.
- Temporary certification is available from Internet Provider. An email link is automatically sent when permanent certification is ready at Texas Parks and Wildlife web site.
- En español: curso en línea
“Hunter Education Deferral.” (17 + ONLY)
Cost: $10. Available wherever hunting licenses are sold. Allows hunters age 17 or older to defer completion of hunter education for up to a year, as long as the person is accompanied* by a hunter who has: 1) completed hunter education, or 2) is exempt from the requirement (born before September 2, 1971). A Deferral may only be obtained once and is only valid until the end of the license year purchased. A hunter who has been convicted of or received deferred adjudication for violating the mandatory hunter education requirement may not apply for a deferral.
* Accompanied means within normal voice control
The next class is September 18th!
T Click Here for the closest in person class.
Sign Up EARLY as these classes sell out FAST!
Texas Parks and Wildlife have put together a great website to help you get started (or get you back into hunting) – check out their easy to use Hunting For Beginners link. Due to the pending construction of our Indoor Range- we will not be offering a class in Bastrop this season.
