The Hunter Education Course, required for eligibility to apply for a resident hunting licence, is now available online. This option offers participants an opportunity to complete the course at their own pace, and accommodates time or geographical restrictions that prevent people from attending the course in person.
To fulfill legislated requirements for hunter certification in Newfoundland and Labrador, a person must pass both the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, which teaches basic firearm safety and handling, and the Hunter Education Course, covering wildlife conservation and management, hunting laws, hunter ethics and responsibility, outdoor safety and survival techniques and other skills. More information on these requirements is available here.
The launch of the online Hunter Education Course option does not replace the in-class course option offered at College of the North Atlantic campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is only available in class.
Participants may take these courses starting at age 12 with parental consent. Approximately 3,550 students participate in hunter certification training every year. More information on the online Hunter Education Course is available in the backgrounder below.
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Linda Skinner
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2284, 632-8167
lindaskinner@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Online Hunter Education Frequently Asked Questions
Does the online Hunter Education course replace the classroom course?
No. Classroom courses will still be available to those who wish to participate.
How long is the online course?
The online course takes a similar amount of time to complete as the classroom course – approximately 6.5 hours. There are minimum time requirements for progression through the course. Once registered, students have 90 days to complete the full course. This can be done in one sitting or in sections over time.
Is there an exam?
Chapter review quizzes at the end of each section help prepare for the final exam, which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. A mark of 80 per cent is required to pass, consistent with classroom examinations.
What happens if I am unsuccessful on the exam?
Once the course is completed, all content is available for review prior to taking the exam. Your course fee includes two attempts at the exam. If you are unsuccessful, you may make a second attempt without having to pay additional registration fees.
What is the cost of the online course?
The online course is available for $59.00 plus applicable taxes, the same as the standard classroom course fee.
Will this course meet the requirement for hunter certification?
The online course will meet the hunter education requirements the same as the ‘Part B’ classroom course.
Do students still have to complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course?
Yes. To fulfill the legislated requirements for hunter certification, students must also complete the in-class Canadian Firearms Safety Course whether they complete the in-class or online Hunter Education Course.
Can a minor complete the online course?
Yes. Minors age 12 to 17 must also provide parental consent to the Wildlife Division to receive an Outdoor Identification Card or apply for big game licences.
How do I get an Outdoor Identification Card?
Once you have completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Hunter Education Course, your file will be activated and you should receive your Outdoor Identification Card within four to six weeks, provided the Wildlife Division has received all required documentation including provincial driver’s licence or photo identification, and a parental consent form if you are a minor.
How do I learn more about hunter education or other conservation education programs in Newfoundland and Labrador?
For more information about firearms and hunter education in Newfoundland and Labrador, contact the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture – Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025 or by email wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca, or visit the online Hunting and Trapping Guide