How to Get Hunter Education Certified in Kansas

Kansas requires all first-time hunters to complete an approved hunter education course. The state offers online-only certification for ages 18 and older, while younger hunters must also attend an in-person field day. The course is approved by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and certified by IHEA-USA.

Certification Paths

• Ages 18+: Complete the entire course online. No in-person field day required. Your certificate is issued immediately upon passing.
• Ages 11 to 17: Complete the online course, then attend an in-person field day for hands-on skills evaluation and live-fire exercises.
• Under age 11: Cannot be independently certified. Must hunt under the supervision of a licensed, certified adult.

Students ages 11-17 must attend an in-person field day after the online course. Adults 18+ can complete the course entirely online.

Age Requirements

The minimum age to enroll in Kansas hunter education is 11 years old. Children under 11 may hunt only when accompanied by a licensed, certified adult hunter as required by Kansas law.

Your Certificate Works Everywhere

Because the Kansas 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 Kansas

Kansas is a premier destination for trophy white-tailed deer and offers outstanding pheasant, quail, wild turkey, and waterfowl hunting across its tallgrass prairie and agricultural landscape.

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