Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. What is the Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate?

A. The Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate is issued once you have completed the Kansas Online Hunter Safety Course. The Certificate is your admission ticket into a Kansas DWP Internet-assisted Hunter Education Field Day and Testing Session where you will complete your hunter safety training and obtain your Kansas Hunter Education Certificate.

Q. Is the Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate the same as a Hunter Education Certificate?

A. No. The Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate is proof that you have passed the online hunter safety course and allows you to take part in a 6-hour Follow-up Class, 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 Kansas Hunter Education Course is about 10 hours in length and is usually given over a number of weeknights and/or weekends. With the online hunter safety course, you can do a portion of the course work from home. You will only need to attend a single 6-hour Internet-assisted Hunter Education Field Day to get your Kansas Hunter Education Certificate.

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

A. Depending on your age, you may require a hunter education certificate in order to purchase a Kansas Hunting License. For more information you can check out the Kansas 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 Kansas Hunter Education Certificate?

A. The Kansas Hunter Safety Course can be completed in 5 Steps:

  1. Pre Register for a field day with the state
  2. Study the free Online Hunter Safety Course
  3. Pass each chapter's hunting safety test
  4. Purchase the Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate
  5. Attend a Kansas DWP Internet-assisted Hunter Education 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. It is mandatory that you locate a 6-hour Follow-up Class in your area before you start the online portion.

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

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

Q. How do I purchase the Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate?

A. Once you have successfully completed the hunter safety course you will be permitted to make payment for the Kansas Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate. The one-time course fee is $24.95.

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 Kansas requires most hunters to take hunter education courses, and to follow the 10 rules of firearm safety at all times when hunting.

Q. What are the technical requirements to take the online hunter safety course?


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