Georgia Hunter Course Information
This article provides course information for Georgia 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?
Hunter education is required if you were born on or after January 1, 1961.
Available courses
Georgia hunter education courses are available through the following options:
- HunterCourse
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
- HuntingSmart
- HunterEdCourse
Course information
| Course Information | HunterCourse | Hunter-Ed | Ilearntohunt | HuntingSmart | HunterEdCourse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $29.00 | $39.95 | $49.95 | $39.95, free course for students 16 and under | $19.95 |
| Language(s) | English | English; Spanish | English | English | English |
| Chapters/Units | 16 Units | 9 Units + Practice Exam | Interactive + Certification Exam | Online course | 15 Units + Final Exam |
| Format/Time | Online, 3-hour minimum | Online, 3-hour minimum | Online, self-paced course | Online, 3-hour minimum | Online, 3-hour minimum |
| Expiration | 90 days | 90 days | 90 days | No expiration | 90 days |
| Extension(s) | No | Yes | Yes | N/A, lifetime access | Yes |
| Auto Renew | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A, lifetime access | Yes |
| Quizzes/Final Exam | Quizzes: 70% to pass. Final exam: 76% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 70% to pass. Final exam: 76% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 70% to pass. Final exam: 76% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 70% to pass. Final exam: 76% to pass, unlimited attempts. | Quizzes: 70% to pass. Final exam: 76% to pass, unlimited attempts. |
| Age Restrictions | No | No | No | No | No |
| Residency Requirement | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Registration Requirement(s) | GA DNR Customer ID Number | GA DNR Customer ID Number | GA DNR Customer ID Number | GA DNR Customer ID Number | GA DNR Customer ID Number |
| Field Day | None | None | None | None | None |
| Post Course | Get safety number immediately and go to the state website to get card. | Get safety number immediately and go to the state website to get card. | Get safety number immediately and go to the state website to get card. | Get safety number immediately and go to the state website to get card. | Get safety number immediately and go to the state website to get card. |
| Replacement Card | Handled by the state | Handled by the state | Handled by the state | Handled by the state | Handled by the state |
| Exemptions/Benefits | For licenses only | For licenses only | For licenses only | For licenses only | For licenses only |
Registration requirements
Georgia requires a GA DNR Customer ID Number.
Students can get their GA DNR Customer ID Number through Go Outdoors Georgia:
http://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/
Students can also call 1-800-366-2661 for more information.
Course expiration and extensions
Most Georgia hunter education courses expire after 90 days.
HuntingSmart has lifetime access and does not expire.
Extensions are available for the following course options:
- Hunter-Ed
- Ilearntohunt
- HunterEdCourse
HunterCourse does not offer extensions.
Quizzes and final exam
Exam requirements may vary by course option.
HunterCourse: Students must score 70% or higher on quizzes. Students must score 76% or higher on the final exam. Students have unlimited attempts.
Hunter-Ed: Students must score 70% or higher on quizzes. Students must score 76% or higher on the final exam. Students have unlimited attempts.
Ilearntohunt: Students must score 70% or higher on quizzes. Students must score 76% or higher on the final exam. Students have unlimited attempts.
HuntingSmart: Students must score 70% or higher on quizzes. Students must score 76% or higher on the final exam. Students have unlimited attempts.
HunterEdCourse: Students must score 70% or higher on quizzes. Students must score 76% or higher on the final exam. Students have unlimited attempts.
Field day requirements
There is no field day requirement for Georgia.
After completing the course
After completing the Georgia course, students immediately receive their safety number.
Students must go to the state website to get their card:
http://www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/
Youth course information
HuntingSmart offers a free youth hunter safety course for students 16 and under.
Youth course link:
https://www.huntingsmart.com/Georgia/youth-hunter-safety-course/
Replacement cards
Replacement cards are handled by the state of Georgia.
Students can print their card through Go Outdoors Georgia: