Saskatchewan
Frequently Asked Questions
Take this Province of Saskatchewan-Approved Online-Only Course to receive your certificate of hunter education. HUNTERcourse.com is a delegated provider for the Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education.
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Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education
Q. What is the Saskatchewan Student Report?
A. The Saskatchewan Hunter Education Student Report is issued once you have completed the Saskatchewan Online-Only Hunter Education Course. This is proof that you successfully complete the online course.
Q. Is the Saskatchewan Student Report the same as a Hunter Education Certificate?
A. No. The Saskatchewan Student Report is proof that you have passed the online hunter education course.
Q. What is the advantage of taking the Online-Only Hunter Education Course?
A. With the online-only hunter education course, you will complete your entire hunter education program online. There is no need to meet with an instructor to complete your certification process. You will get your Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate sent to you in the mail within 2-3 weeks of completing the online-only course.
Q. Do I need to take this course to obtain a hunting license?
A. In Saskatchewan, you are required to complete a hunter education course and hold a hunter education certificate in order to purchase a Saskatchewan Hunting License. For more information you can check out the Saskatchewan Hunting License and Hunter Education Requirements Page.
Q. What steps do I need to take to complete the Online Hunter Education Course and obtain my Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate?
A. You will complete your Hunter Education Course to obtain your Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate in 3 steps:
- Register, pay and complete this S.A.F.E.-approved online-only hunter education course.
- Wait to receive your Hunter Education Certificate in the mail from S.A.F.E. (2-3 weeks).
- Once you receive your Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate, you can purchase your hunting license through the online Hunting, Angling and Trapping License (HAL) System.
Q. When can I take the Online-Only Hunter Education Course?
A. The online-only hunter education course is available to anyone at any time.
Q. How do I pass the online-only hunter education course?
A. In order to pass the online-only hunter education course, you must complete the entire online course, pass each chapter quiz and the final exam.
Q. What if I fail the final exam?
A. You only get one attempt at the final exam. If you fail the final exam, meaning you do not get a score of 80% or greater, you will be required to take the online course over again. Your account will reset and you will be required to pay for the course again
Q. How do I purchase the Hunter Education Student Report?
A. You will receive your Student Report when you successfully complete this online hunter education course. The cost to take the course is $66.67 + Tax, which is paid during registration for the course.
Q. Why is it important to learn firearm 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 firearm safety and hunting safety very seriously. Careless or reckless behaviour while hunting can lead to serious injury to oneself or to innocent bystanders. This is why Saskatchewan requires most hunters to take hunter education courses, and to follow the 12 commandments of firearm safety at all times when hunting
Q. Need a Replacement Saskatchewan Hunter Education Certificate?
A. Students who have completed a Saskatchewan Hunter Safety Education Course can obtain a replacement hunter education certificate by contacting the S.A.F.E. office at 306-352-6730.
Additionally, if you have successfully completed hunter education in Saskatchewan, either in person or online, you now have the option to also purchase a hard card, in addition to your certificate, to show proof of completing the S.A.F.E. hunter education course. The Saskatchewan Hunter and HAL Identification Number (SHHIN) Card is available to purchase online.
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.