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Get the scoop on hunting in Oklahoma at a free Hunter Education clinic hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation. Whether a new or seasoned hunter, or if you're just looking to get started with hunting, this free course is an important first step.

Our Hunter Education clinics are being held weekly throughout the fall in communities all across Oklahoma, so all you have to do is choose your course, signup, and show up! See the list of courses below.

The clinics cover a variety of topics including firearms safety, wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival, archery, muzzleloading, and hunter responsibility. You'll learn safety, ethics, and how to follow the state's hunting regulations.

Hunter Education opens the door for most hunters age 10-29 to hunt without supervision in the state of Oklahoma. Hunters age 30 and over are exempt from state hunter education requirements, but still gain tremendous benefits from attending a clinic (especially if you go with someone who is new to hunting!).

Oklahoma offers extensive hunting opportunities, even if you are just getting started. And while getting started can feel a bit overwhelming, our Hunter Education clinics will teach you more about how to prepare and be ready to hit the woods and fields.

The slate of fall clinics is listed below. They are free to attend, but space is limited. So, you do need to sign up so we know to expect you! When you select your desired clinic date below, you'll be routed to our event signup page where you can register. If you have never signed up for a Go Outdoors Oklahoma online account, you'll be prompted to do so. It's easy and fast, and will have you on your way in no time. 

While the Hunter Education clinics below are provided as a six-hour, in-person course taught by experts from the Wildlife Department, the course is also available online through the National Rifle Association here

Upcoming Hunter Education Clinics

July 28 - Cherokee
Alfalfa County Fairgrounds

August 1 - Wilburton
Eastern Oklahoma State College

August 1 - Afton
Excalibur Sporting Goods

August 8 - Walters 
Cotton County Expo Center 

August 8 - Edmond
Arcadia Conservation Education Area

August 8 - Marlow
Connection Church Life Center

August 8 - Minco
Minco Elementary School Cafeteria

August 8 - Kansas
Kansas Cherokee Community Organization

August 8 - Ardmore
Dickson Public Schools Ag Barn

August 8 - Frederick
Tillman County Fairbarn

August 8 - Muskogee
Assembly of God Church

August 9 - Dewey
The Arrow Shop

August 15 - McAlester
Life Church

August 15 - Butler
Butler Citizen Center

August 15 - Stillwater
Meridian Technology Center

August 15 - Bristow
Spirit Bank

August 15 - Porum
Porum Fire Department

August 15 - Porum
Porum Landing Fire Department

August 15 - Skiatook
Fire Training Center

August 15 - Pryor
Creekside Church

August 22 - Owasso
Masonic Lodge

August 22 - Elk City
Western Technology Safety Training Center

August 22 - Fort Cobb
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center/Building 400

August 22 - Ada
First Baptist Church

August 22 - Broken Bow
Broken Bow Middle School Cafeteria

August 22 - Tishomingo
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

August 22 - Woodward
High Plains Vo-Tech

August 22 - Shawnee
Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Skylab Rooms I & II

August 29 - Altus
Jackson County Farm Bureau Building

August 29 - Blanchard
Blanchard Masonic Lodge

August 29 - Norman
Tri-City Gun Club

August 29 - Marietta
SOTC

August 29 - Okmulgee
OSU IT Student Union Building

August 29 - Ponca City
Pioneer Technology Center

August 29 - Guymon
Guymon Police Department

September 12 - Tahlequah
Cornerstone Fellowship Church

September 12 - Wagoner
Wagoner Civic Center

September 12 - Antlers
Wildlife Heritage Center

September 19 - Poteau
Kiamichi Technology Center

September 19 - Granite
Granite Senior Citizen Center

September 19 - Enid
Autry Vo-Tech

September 21 - Sallisaw
ICTC

September 26 - Wayne
Mid-America Technology Center - Main Administration Building

October 3 - Blanchard
Dibble Schools Cafeteria

October 10 - Sallisaw
Central High School Cafeteria

October 10 - Omega
Chisholm Trail Technology Center