According to Virginia law, all first-time hunters and hunters who are 12 through 15 years old must complete hunter education certification in order to hunt in Virginia.
Yes. In order to buy a license, Virginia requires that first-time hunters and all hunters 12 through 15 years old must first complete a course approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and IHEA-USA.
Hunting education is currently required in several U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the Virginia Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, Virginia will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
To be approved by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, a course must teach hunters to become:
This Virginia Hunter Ed online hunting education course was developed in accordance with the standards set forth by IHEA-USA and meets the requirements of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources hunter safety mandate.
In 1999 the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA-USA) adopted a set of performance guidelines for basic hunter education courses. These standards have been used internationally by hunter education administrators to evaluate minimum core content in hunter education courses. Industry partners, including the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and Hunter Ed, have used the revised standards to develop new student manuals and alternative delivery methods for hunter education.
Hunter Ed is committed to making sure Virginia hunter education students learn the skills and information needed to have a safe, successful, and fun hunt. We strive to ensure this Virginia online hunter safety course helps you become a more knowledgeable and ethical hunter. Educated hunters play an important role in making Virginia a leader in conservation and wildlife management.
We accomplish that goal by working with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and IHEA-USA to produce a course that’s accurate, interesting, and easy to understand.
As a new hunter, you can be proud of your contributions to wildlife conservation and your role as a steward of our natural resources.
Take this Virginia–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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