Do you need Minnesota Bowhunter education?

You must be at least 12 years old and a resident of Minnesota to take this online course. Minnesota does
not require education. You can take this course if you plan on bowhunting in state that require certification.

Get Bowhunter Certified in
3 Easy Steps


1

Study and Pass the
$30.00 Online Course.

Take the course wherever, whenever! Log in and study at your own pace. The course saves your progress wherever you leave off.


2

Print your online course
completion document.

Once you have completed the online-only bowhunter education course, you can print your completion document.


3

Go hunting!

It's that easy!

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Natural Resources & IHEA-USA


Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
International Hunter Education Association

HUNTERcourse.com is trusted by wildlife agencies across North America to deliver the highest level of hunter education. Our courses consistently receive the highest level of approval from both agencies and hunters.

HUNTERcourse.com was developed in accordance with the standards set forth by IHEA-USA.

Official course provider approved by: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155-4040

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Q.

Do you need Minnesota Bowhunter education?

A.

Minnesota does not require education for bowhunting.

Q.

How long will it take to complete the course?

A.

Typically it takes about 1-2 hours to go through the online course, excluding any quizzes and/or exams and re-studying that you may choose to do.

Q.

Do I have to complete the course all at once?

A.

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days.

Q.

What is the minimum age to take this online course?

A.

You must be at least 12 years old to take this online course.

Q.

Do I have to be a resident to take the Minnesota Bowhunter Ed Course?

A.

You must be a resident of Minnesota to take the online course.

Q.

Is the Minnesota Bowhunter Ed Course approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources?

A.

The Minnesota Bowhunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Q.

Is my Minnesota Bowhunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?

A.

All U.S. states, provinces, and countries that have mandatory bowhunter education requirements will accept the Minnesota Bowhunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Minnesota will accept Bowhunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as "reciprocity.")

Q.

I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

A.

If you fail a unit quiz, you must restudy the unit and take the quiz again until you pass. You must score at least 70% on the unit quizzes to pass.

Q.

Do I have to take an online exam?

A.

The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.

What to Expect from HUNTERcourse.com



Highly Engaging Coursework

HUNTERcourse.com immerses you in an online hunter education course that is professionally narrated, beautifully illustrated, and designed to ensure your Minnesota Hunter Education training is successful. All of our hunter courses include a groundbreaking set of interactive animations used by hunting instructors in the classroom.







Learn Your Way on Any Device

HUNTERcourse.com offers online courses that are 100% mobile friendly from beginning to end. This means that the course is designed to work on all of your preferred devices, including: smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers.






We Save Your Progress

HUNTERcourse.com allows you to complete your hunter education at your own pace. Your course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over a few days. It’s completely up to you. You may log in and out of the course at any time, we’ll keep track of your progress. You pick up the course where you left off.

Complete Customer Care

HUNTERcourse.com has a dedicated customer service team, made up of real people - not robots. We're here to provide assistance to you through all channels - phone, email, and chat.



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