How to Get Hunter Education Certified in Arkansas

Arkansas allows hunters to complete hunter education entirely online — no in-person field day required. The course is approved by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and certified by IHEA-USA.

How to Get Certified

• Format: 100% online, no field day
• Duration: Approximately 4-6 hours at your own pace
• Certificate: Issued immediately upon passing the final exam; never expires

The course covers firearm safety, Arkansas hunting regulations, wildlife conservation, and ethical hunting practices. You can save your progress and return at any time.

Your Certificate Works Everywhere

Because the Arkansas course is IHEA-approved, your certificate is recognized in all other U.S. states and Canadian provinces through reciprocity. Get certified once and hunt anywhere.

Hunting in Arkansas

Arkansas is known for outstanding white-tailed deer and waterfowl hunting. The state's rice fields and flooded timber along the Mississippi Flyway make it one of the top duck hunting destinations in the country.

Ready to start? Visit the Arkansas hunter education page to find your AGFC-approved course and begin certification today.