Alabama Hunter Course Information
This article provides course information for Alabama hunters, including who needs to take the course, course cost, registration requirements, expiration, field day requirements, and what happens after completion.
Who needs to take this course?
You need hunter education if you were born on or after August 1, 1977, and will be purchasing a hunting license in Alabama.
Available courses
Alabama hunter education courses are available through the following options:
- HunterCourse
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
Course information
| Course Information | HunterCourse | Hunter-Ed | Ilearntohunt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $29.00 | $39.95 | $49.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 16 Chapters | 9 Chapters | Interactive |
| Format/Time | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum, 6-8 hour average | Online & Timed, 3-hour minimum, 4-6 hour average | Online or App, 3 hours |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 10 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 50 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 5 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 50 questions, 70% to pass, 2 attempts. | Quizzes: 5-10 questions, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Final exam: 50 questions, 70% to pass, 2 attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Residency Requirement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Registration Requirement(s) | No | No | No |
| Field Day | No | No | No |
| Post Course | Print permanent card from the state website. | Print permanent card from account or order a plastic card. | Print permanent card from account or order a plastic card. |
| Replacement Card | Handled by the state | Print from account or order through ilostmycard.com | Print from account or order through ilostmycard.com |
| Exemptions/Benefits | For licenses only | For licenses only | For licenses only |
Registration requirements
There are no additional registration requirements listed for Alabama hunter education courses.
Course expiration and extensions
Alabama hunter education courses expire after 90 days.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
HunterCourse does not offer extensions.
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
HunterCourse: Quizzes include 10 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited quiz attempts. The final exam includes 50 questions, and students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited attempts.
Hunter-Ed: Quizzes include 5 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited quiz attempts. The final exam includes 50 questions, and students must score 70% or higher to pass. Students have 2 attempts.
Ilearntohunt: Quizzes include 5-10 questions. Students must score 80% or higher to pass. Students have unlimited quiz attempts. The final exam includes 50 questions, and students must score 70% or higher to pass. Students have 2 attempts.
Field day requirements
There is no field day requirement for Alabama.
After completing the course
After completing the Alabama course:
- HunterCourse students can print their permanent card from the state website.
- Hunter-Ed students can print their permanent card from their account or order a plastic card.
- Ilearntohunt students can print their permanent card from their account or order a plastic card.
Plastic cards ordered through ilostmycard.com typically arrive in 3-5 weeks.
Replacement cards
Replacement cards vary by course option.
HunterCourse students can print a replacement card from the Alabama state website:
https://huntered.dcnr.alabama.gov/Public/cardReplacement.aspx
Hunter-Ed and Ilearntohunt students can print their permanent card from their account or order a plastic card through ilostmycard.com.