How to Get Hunter Education Certified in Oregon

Oregon 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 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) 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.
• Under 18: Complete the online course, then attend an in-person field day for hands-on skills evaluation and live-fire exercises.

Students 18 and older can complete the course entirely online with a $10 state fee. Youth hunters under 18 must attend an in-person field day with live-fire exercises and practical evaluation.

Your Certificate Works Everywhere

Because the Oregon 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 Oregon

Oregon provides diverse hunting from the Cascade Range to the high desert, including black-tailed deer, mule deer, Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn, black bear, and bighorn sheep.

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