Hunter Education 2 DAY | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Saturday, March 29, 2025
9:00AM - 3:00PM

AND
Sunday, March 30, 2025
9:00AM - 3:00PM

Both DATES ARE REQUIRED
Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early so we can get everyone settled and start promptly at the listed start times.

Hunter Education Course Description

Rhode Island law states that no license to hunt shall be issued to any person unless that person has held a license in a prior year or unless that person presents a hunter education card issued by Rhode Island or under an equivalent hunter safety program adopted by any other state. Persons who are serving in or have been honorably discharged from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard are exempt from the hunter education requirement.

Through a blend of classroom and hands on instruction participants will learn…

Firearm Safety: Understanding the proper handling, storage, and use of firearms and archery equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.

Hunting Ethics and Responsibilities: Emphasizing respect for wildlife, landowners, and other hunters, as well as ensuring sustainable and humane hunting practices.

Wildlife Conservation: The importance of wildlife management, preserving habitats, and maintaining healthy ecosystems for future generations.

Legal and Ethical Considerations: Knowledge of local, state, and federal hunting regulations, as well as responsible hunting practices that support the conservation

The course is ideal for beginners, new hunters, and anyone seeking to refresh or expand their knowledge of safe and responsible hunting practices. Participants under the age of 16 or those who cannot transport themselves, must have an adult or legal guardian with them for the class duration. To legally hunt in Rhode Island, you must be at least 12 years old.

Upon sufficient course completion and passing a final exam, consisting of 100 questions multiple choice and true and false. Participants will receive a Hunter Safety Education certification, which is required to purchase a firearm hunting license in the state of Rhode Island.

This class encourages not only safety and skill but also a lifelong appreciation of nature and the outdoors.