TEXAS HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE,
We Make it Simple
Your Official Texas Hunter Education Certificate in 3 easy steps.
Start the hunting course now and get in the stand today.
Step 1
TAKE THE HUNTING COURSE ONLINE
Take the official HUNTINGsmart! Course online and watch, listen and learn on any device. Our animated, narrated and live-action hunter education course puts you right in the stand. Everything you need to pass the Texas Hunter Safety Test and hunt with confidence included.
- Made for hunters, by hunters
- Designed for all ages and abilities
- Study at your own pace, your progress is tracked automatically
- Optimized for all devices, including mobile
Step 2
PASS THE OFFICIAL TEST
Our Official Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Exam is available to ages 9 and up.
- State Approved Texas Hunter Safety Test
- Available for hunters aged 9 and up
- Unlimited free test retries included
Step 3
PRINT YOUR TEMP CARD OR FIELD DAY QUALIFICATION VOUCHER
That’s it! You’ve gained the knowledge and confidence to hunt safely. Immediately upon passing the test, you’ll be able to print a temporary Texas Hunter Education Certificate, OR Field Day Qualification Voucher for hunters aged 9-16.
- Print your temporary Texas Hunter Education Certificate OR Field Day Qualification Voucher immediately.
- For hunters 9-16 years of age, sign up for a Field Day Course to complete your certification.
- For hunters who are 17+, download your permanent Texas Hunter Education Certificate from the TPWD website in 1-2 weeks.
- Your Texas Hunter Education Certificate is good for life.
THE OFFICIAL TEXAS
HUNTING SAFETY COURSE
The HUNTINGsmart! Course is 100% Texas Parks & Wildlife Approved and includes all the knowledge required to obtain your Hunter Education Card. Take the hunting course online at your own pace with easy-to-understand, step-by-step lessons.
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Step Inside the
HUNTINGsmart! Course
The HUNTINGsmart! Course includes all required Texas Parks & Wildlife knowledge points in an easy-to-navigate and understandable format, organized into 15 learning modules and practice quizzes that help you test your comprehension prior to the final test.
1.
HUNTING BASICS
- Rules and Safety Rules
- Definitions
- Boating
- Action Styles
- Safety Mechanisms
- Ammunition
- Cartridges
- Shells and Gauges
- Module 1 Summary and Quiz
2.
FIREARM SAFETY
- Live Action
- Loading Your Firearm
- Improper Loading
- Hand Fires, Squib Loads, Misfires
- Unloading
- Passing a Firearm
- Cleaning and Storage
- Module 2 Summary and Quiz
3.
RIFLES 101
- Rifle Types and Components
- Bolt Action Rifles
- Level Action Rifles
- Pump Action Rifles
- Loading and Unloading
- Firing
- Module 3 Summary and Quiz
4.
SHOTGUNS 101
- Shotgun Types and Components
- Break Action Shotguns
- Pump Action Shotguns
- Semi-Automatic Action Shotguns
- Loading and Unloading
- Firing
- Module 4 Summary and Quiz
5.
HANDGUNS 101
- Handling
- Caliber
- Components
- Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Single-Action Revolver
- Double-Action Revolver
- Loading and Unloading
- Firing
- Module 5 Summary and Quiz
6.
MUZZLELOADERS 101
- Muzzleloaders
- Muzzleloader Dangers
- Components
- Muzzleloader Types
- Primer
- Loading and Unloading
- Firing
- Cleaning
- Module 6 Summary and Quiz
7.
MARKSMANSHIP
- Safe Zones and Scenarios
- Trajectory
- Sights and Ranges
- Shooting Positions
- Rifle Marksmanship
- Shotgun Marksmanship
- Handgun Marksmanship
- Self-Control
- Module 7 Summary and Quiz
8.
HUNTING PREPARATION
- Hunter Clothing
- Eliminating Scent
- Eye Protection
- Hunting Lists
- Hunter Health
- Planning and Mapping
- Landowner Courtesy
- Off-Roading and Boating
- Module 8 Summary and Quiz
9.
HUNTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
- Hunting Laws
- State and Federal Laws
- Municipal Laws
- Penalties and Fines
- Hunting Seasons
- Licenses and Tags
- Conservation
- Endangered Species
- Module 9 Summary and Quiz
10.
WILDLIFE
- Finding Your Game
- Vital Zones
- Game Animals A-Z
- Tracking
- Module 10 Summary and Quiz
11.
IN THE FIELD
- Carrying Your Firearm
- Fences and Rivers
- Rough Terrain
- Ground Blinds
- Stands
- Harnessing
- Supplies
- Stalking
- Tactics
- Posting, Driving, Dogging
- Module 11 Summary and Quiz
12.
BOWHUNTING
- Bow Anatomy
- Bow Types
- Arrows
- Arrowhead Types
- Broadheads
- Adders
- Loading
- Gripping
- Aiming and Shooting
- Safety Gear
- Module 12 Summary and Quiz
13.
YOUR CONTRACT TO KILL
- Tracing Wounded Game
- Tagging
- Field Dressing
- Moving the Animal
- Trophy Talk
- DIY Mount Skinning
- Module 13 Summary and Quiz
14.
SURVIVAL
- Hunting Emergencies
- Survival Kits
- Treating Injuries
- Hypothermia and Cold Water Immersion
- Signalling for Help
- Using Technology
- Building a Fire
- Building a Shelter
- Module 14 Summary and Quiz
15.
CONTINUING A GREAT TRADITION
- Hunter Ethics
- Respect
- Safety
- Responsibility
- Behaviour and Image
- Advocacy
- Importance of Hunter Education
- Module 15 Summary and Quiz
“GREAT COURSE! COVERED EVERYTHING NEEDED. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HUNTINGSMART!”
– Glenn R, San Antonio, TX –