

OFFICIAL TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE HUNTER SAFETY COURSE
Official Texas Parks & Wildlife hunter safety course to obtain your Texas Hunter Education Card. Free retries included & good for life.
Official Texas Parks & Wildlife hunter safety course to obtain your Texas Hunter Education Card. Free retries included & good for life.
Anyone hunting in Texas born on or after September 2nd, 1971.
A Texas Hunter Education Certificate is required for anyone who hunts game within the state, born on or after September 2nd, 1971, including out-of-state hunters. Hunters must be at least 9 years of age to get certified.
The interface is user friendly and the course structure is setup to ensure successful learning about hunter safety.
Randall Aaron
Posted
6 days ago
It was awesome and I truly enjoyed the lesson and it’s layout. I was able to complete modules WHEN I wanted without having to sit in the same spot all day worrying about data being deleted. Definitely recommending this program to anyone in Texas who needs a hunting license
Madison Wynne
Posted
2 weeks ago
I’ve been hunting since I was in high school. I also took a hunters safety course in person when I was about 12. The HUNTINGsmart online course taught me quite a few new things. It was easy to get started and the quiz questions weren’t all “give me’s.” I’m grateful my home state of Texas requires hunters to take the course. There is very important info in the content that all hunters should know. In all great job with the course content and design. It wasn’t boring.
Bryson Beattie
Posted
2 weeks ago
Highly Recommend
Kaleb Joyner
Posted
3 weeks ago
It is thorough, but repetitive. For those of us who are readers, waiting for the countdown clock is annoying.
Alan Mitchell
Posted
1 month ago
Great course that was very informative. As hunting is just becoming a new interest for me, the course taught me more than I expected. I see myself taking it again as a refresher in the years to come.
Sarah Lawhorn
Posted
1 month ago
Overall it’s a course worth your time and money. The only issues needing adjustment is the time setting before you can advance a page. It doesn’t match the length of time the narrator is talking or you can read so you’re waiting for the timer frequently. Often the narrators script doesn’t match what is on the page, but nothing serious.
Jarron McGarry
Posted
2 months ago
Very informative and helpful! Thank you!
Emily Margrave
Posted
2 months ago
Great hunters safety course
John Metts
Posted
2 months ago
I've done started telling a few buddy's if they don't have them yet or just want to refresh on things go with them thanks again for everything can't wait to get out there with my daughter 🙂
Michael Headrick
Posted
2 months ago
– Shelley P, Spring TX –
Official Texas Parks & Wildlife Online Hunter Safety Course for 9-16 years of age. The HUNTINGsmart! Texas Youth Hunter Course is narrated, animated and includes live action video that’s perfect for all ages. Available to all students 9-16 years of age.
Take the course anywhere, on any device, at any time.
HUNTINGsmart!'s Texas Hunter Education Course is designed for all ages and skill levels. Our animated, narrated and live action videos guide your learning experience and help you pass. Study from your Smartphone, Tablet or Desktop and switch between devices at any time. HUNTINGsmart! automatically tracks your progress so you can start, stop and study at your own pace.
Print your temporary Hunter Education Certificate immediately.
Print your temporary Texas Hunter Education Certificate immediately after passing the final test. Your permanent Texas Hunter Education Certificate will be available for download from the TPWD website in 1-2 weeks. Once obtained your Hunter Education Card is good for life.
A Texas Hunter Education Certificate is required for anyone who hunts game within the state, born on or after September 2nd, 1971, including out-of-state hunters.
You must obtain a minimum of 80% of the module quizzes in order to move on to the next module, and a minimum of 75% in order to successfully pass the final exam.
For those aged 9 through 16 you must take the online course, pass the exam, and take a minimum 4-hour field-day course. For those aged 17 and over you must take the online course and pass the online exam (those born before September 2nd, 1971 are exempt).
The standard cost for a single hunter is $29.95. This includes the online course, exam, and your certification. For hunters under the age of 17, a field course is also required for certification. The cost of this course is $15.
No. You will need to purchase an annual hunting license from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department once you complete your safety course. A hunting license is required of any person, regardless of age, who hunts any animal, bird, frog or turtle in this state (except furbearers, if the hunter possesses a trapper’s license).
Yes. The HUNTINGsmart! online hunter safety course complies with IHEA-USA standards and meets the mandated hunter safety requirements of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The major game animals in Texas are white-tailed deer, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, gray or cat squirrel, red or fox squirrel, collared peccary or javelina, and alligators.
There are regulations and restrictions around game and non-game animals, public and private lands, seasonal and weaponry. Learn more about Texas hunting laws and regulations.
If you need to replace a lost or damaged course completion certificate, log in to your course dashboard and print a new copy.
If you need to replace a lost or damaged Hunter Education Certificate, visit http://tpwd.elementlms.com.
HUNTINGsmart!® is a leading provider of online hunting education in North America and is approved by the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) and recognized by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Part of the Campfire Collective outdoor recreation learning platform, we’ve been delivering award winning online education courses since 2003 and have certified more than 700,000 outdoor enthusiasts. HUNTINGsmart! is accredited and approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to deliver the Official Texas Hunter Education Course.
Learn more about Texas Hunting Regulations, Fines and hunting destinations.
It will take approximately 4 – 6 hours to complete the course (including module quizzes) and final exam.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX, 78744
https://tpwd.texas.gov/
The official HUNTINGsmart! Texas Hunter Education Course is approved by Texas Parks & Wildlife, the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) and recognized by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
HUNTINGsmart! has delivered Texas State Approved online hunter safety education since 2018. Our courses are designed and developed by real hunters, subject matter experts and instructional design educators. We’ve certified more than 700,000 outdoor enthusiasts online and are proud to be the choice of hunters from field to stand.