Q. What is the Delaware Hunter Education Field Day Voucher?

A. The Delaware Field Day Voucher is issued once you have completed the Delaware Online Hunter Safety Course. The voucher is your admission ticket into a Delaware Hunter Safety Field Day where you will complete your hunter safety training and obtain your Delaware Hunter Education Certificate.

Q. Is the Delaware Field Day Voucher the same as a Hunter Education Certificate?

A. No. The Field Day Voucher is proof that you have passed the online hunter safety course and allows you to take part in a Hunter Safety Field Day, where you will be issued a hunter education certificate once you have successfully completed all activities and the final hunter safety exam.

Q. What is the advantage of taking the Online Hunter Safety Course?

A. The traditional Delaware hunter safety classroom course lasts a minimum of 10-12 hours and is usually given over the span of a weekend or several weeknights. With the online hunter safety course, you can do the bulk of the course work from home in an interactive and engaging online environment. Thanks to HUNTERcourse.com's professionally narrated course content, detailed illustrations and over 60 interactive animations, you will have fun learning all the aspects of hunting and firearm safety and only have to show up to a single 4 hour instructor-led hunter safety Field Day to get certified.

Q. Do I need to take this course to obtain a hunting license?

A. Anyone born after January 1, 1967 must have a valid hunter education certificate before they can obtain a Delaware hunting license. For more information you can check out the Delaware Hunting License and Hunter Education Requirements Page.

Q. What steps do I need to take to complete the Online Hunter Safety Course and obtain my Delaware Hunter Education Certificate?

A. The Delaware Hunter Safety Course can be completed in 4 Steps:

  1. Study the Online Hunter Safety Course
  2. Pass each chapter's hunting safety test
  3. Print the Hunter Safety Field Day Voucher
  4. Attend a DFW Hunter Safety Field Day to get certified.

Q. When can I take the Online Hunter Safety Course?

A. The online hunter safety course is available to anyone at any time. However we strongly recommend that you locate a Hunter Safety Field Day in your area before you get too far into the online course. Field Days might be difficult to find in certain areas, so plan ahead!

Q. How do I pass the online hunter safety course?

A. In order to pass the online hunter safety course and get your Field Day Voucher, you must pass each chapter quiz with a grade of at least 80%.

Q. How do I purchase the Hunter Safety Field Day Voucher?

A. The one-time course fee is $29.00.

Q. What is the liability release and why is it required?

A. Since the Delaware Hunter Safety Field Day consists of hands-on and live-fire exercises, ALL students must sign a liability release and send it to the office of hunter education (the office must receive the release by mail at least 7 days prior to the Field Day).

We strongly suggest you sign up for a Field Day and send in your signed waiver as soon as possible to avoid any delays in obtaining your hunter education certificate. Please note - for students under 18, the release must be signed by a parent or guardian and verified by a notary. You can access the liability release through the DNREC website.

Q. Why is it important to learn gun safety and take a hunter safety class?

A. Contrary to popular belief, hunting is one of the safest sports around. This is mainly due to the fact that most hunters take gun safety and hunting safety very seriously. Careless or reckless behavior while hunting can lead to serious injury to one self or to innocent bystanders. This is why Delaware requires most hunters to take hunter education courses, and to follow the 10 rules of firearm safety at all times when hunting.

Q. How to Get a Replacement Delaware Hunter Education Certificate?

A. If you have previously taken a hunter education course and have misplaced or require a duplicate hunter education certificate, you can obtain a new certificate through the DFW online portal at www.fw.delaware.gov to get a duplicate. If you require assistance in obtaining a duplicate certificate, please contact the office of hunter education at 302-735-3600.

Q. Lost Your Hunter Safety Field Day Voucher?

A.The Field Day Voucher is required to attend the Delaware Hunter Safety Field Day. If you have lost your Voucher you can sign in to your exam center and print out a new copy. You can also contact HUNTERcourse.com at 1-866-495-4868 or e-mail [email protected] and we will send you a copy of your voucher.

Q. Is there a time limit to complete the online course?

A. You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.