Q. What is the New Jersey Hunter Education Home Study Voucher?

A. The New Jersey Home Study Voucher is issued once you have completed the New Jersey Online Hunter Education Course. The voucher is your admission ticket into a New Jersey Hunter Education Live Fire Range Session where you will complete your hunter education training and obtain your New Jersey Hunter Education Certificate.

Q. Is the New Jersey Home Study Voucher the same as a Hunter Education Certificate?

A. No. The Home Study Voucher is proof that you have passed the online hunter education course and allows you to take part in a Hunter Education Live Fire Range Session, where you will be issued a hunter education certificate once you have successfully completed all activities and the final hunter education exam.

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

A. With the online hunter education 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 as you prepare for you New Jersey hunter education Live Fire Range Session.

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

A. All first-time hunters must have a hunter education certificate to obtain a New Jersey Hunting License. For more information you can check out the New Jersey 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 New Jersey Hunter Education Certificate?

A. The New Jersey Hunter Education Course can be completed in 4 Steps:

  1. Study the Online Hunter Education Course.
  2. Pass each chapter's hunting safety quiz.
  3. Pass the final exam.
  4. Attend a New Jersey Fish & Wildlife (DFW) Hunter Education Live Fire Range Session to get certified.

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

A. The online hunter education course is available to anyone at any time. However we strongly recommend that you locate a Hunter Education Live Fire Range Session in your area before you get too far into the online course. Live Fire Range Sessions might be difficult to find in certain areas, so plan ahead!

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

A. In order to pass the online hunter education course and get your Home Study Voucher, you must pass each chapter quiz and the final exam with a grade of at least 80%.

Q. How do I purchase the Hunter Education Home Study Voucher?

A. There is no cost of the online hunter education course. It is free and will prepare you for the Live Fire Range Session to get your complete certification.

Note - before you make payment for the course you need to have a valid CID number issued by the Fish & Wildlife. This is a "customer identification number" that will be present on any permit or license you obtain from the DFW. If you already have an outdoor license or permit from the DFW, you may already have a CID number.

Q. Why is it important to learn gun safety and take a hunter education 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey Hunter Education Certificate?

A. If you have previously been issued a New Jersey Hunter Education Certificate and require a replacement or duplicate card, you can find more information at dep.nj.gov/njfw/wp-content/uploads/njfw/hntedupeform.pdf.

Q. Lost Your Hunter Education Home Study Voucher?

A. The Home Study Voucher is required to attend the New Jersey Hunter Education Live Fire Range Session. 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.