How to Get Hunter Education Certified in Tennessee

Tennessee allows hunters age 9 and older to complete hunter education entirely online — no in-person field day required. The course is approved by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and certified by IHEA-USA.

How to Get Certified

• Minimum age: 9 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, Tennessee 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 Tennessee hunter education is 9 years old. Children under 9 may hunt only when accompanied by a licensed, certified adult hunter as required by Tennessee law.

Your Certificate Works Everywhere

Because the Tennessee 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 Tennessee

Tennessee offers excellent white-tailed deer and wild turkey hunting from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Mississippi River bottomlands, plus elk hunting by lottery in the Cumberland Plateau.

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