How to Get Hunter Education Certified in South Carolina

South Carolina allows hunters age 12 and older to complete hunter education entirely online — no in-person field day required. The course is approved by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and certified by IHEA-USA.

How to Get Certified

• Minimum age: 12 years old
• 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, South Carolina hunting regulations, wildlife conservation, and ethical hunting practices. You can save your progress and return at any time.

Age Requirements

The minimum age to enroll in South Carolina hunter education is 12 years old. Children under 12 may hunt only when accompanied by a licensed, certified adult hunter as required by South Carolina law.

Your Certificate Works Everywhere

Because the South Carolina 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 South Carolina

South Carolina provides white-tailed deer, wild turkey, feral hog, and waterfowl hunting across coastal lowcountry, piedmont, and mountain regions with a long deer season.

Ready to start? Visit the South Carolina hunter education page to find your SCDNR-approved course and begin certification today.