Hunter Education – Independent Study Courses and Required Field Day

Oregon offers two independent study course options for hunter education: the Workbook Option and an Internet Option. These options are designed for self-motivated students with good reading and comprehension skills who have some firearms and hunting knowledge or experience. The Independent Study Courses are not recommended for students under 14 years of age unless and we suggest they participate in a traditional classroom course. Students must be at least 10 years old to be tested and certified in the Independent Study Courses. Average study time for each independent study option is approximately 10 hours.

Workbook Option

• Students must study the Today’s Hunter in Oregon student manual and complete the accompanying 32-page workbook that requires verification of completion by an approved instructor to be eligible to attend the required Field Day. The completed workbook is required for admittance to the field day.
  
  
• Student manuals, workbooks and materials may be obtained from the ODFW Hunter Education Program.
  
  
• Call 503-947-6028 to register for this option.

Internet Option

• Students must have an adequate computer, printer (to print completion certificate) and Internet access.
  
  
• To receive credit for completing the online course, a prerequisite to attend the required field day, students must complete the online course and pass the online Field Day Qualifier Exam. Upon successful completion of this exam, students must be able to print a certificate of course completion. This certificate is required for admittance to the field day.
  
  
• There is an examination fee for the Field Day Qualifier Exam. The cost is $15.00 for the Hunter Education Course which is paid directly, online, to the Internet Option provider.
  
  
• STOP! If you have not registered for a field day, please scroll down on this page to view the available Internet Field Day listings. Completing the Online Course does not guarantee you registration in a field day!
  
  
• Use this link to start the Online Course: Hunter Education Course

Remember to register in advance for the required field day.

Required Field Day

• Field Day participants are charged a $10 application fee. There are NO refunds for this application fee. During the field day all students must demonstrate they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to gain certification. This includes passing the final certification test.
  
  
• Students must register in advance to attend the required field day. Field Day availability may be limited so please be sure a field day is being offered in your area by looking at the schedule below. Check back often as field days are added throughout the year as they are scheduled.
  
  
• Students must have in their possession a Field Day Qualifier certificate or a completed workbook to gain admittance to a field day.

Past Independent Study Classes

Click on the region, below, for which you wish to see class listings. Classes are listed in date order and not necessarily by county:

Northwest   |   Southwest   |   High Desert (Central)   |   Northeast

Northwest Region
Class Dates	Class #	County	Class Time	Class Location	Registration Contact	Registration Notes
2/27/2010	CLASS ID # 5754	Columbia	9:00am-3:00pm	Wilderness Unlimited - 234234 NW Oak Island Rd, Sauvie Island, OR 97231. Cross bridge onto Sauvie Island, 2 mi. to Reeder Rd turn right on Reeder Rd. 1 mi. turn left onto Oak Island, 2 mi. on right green painted house/office of Wilderness Unlimited	Frank Utah 503-407-8886	CLASS IS FULL
3/27/2010	CLASS ID # 5755	Columbia	9:00am-3:00pm	Wilderness Unlimited - 234234 NW Oak Island Rd, Sauvie Island, OR 97231. Cross bridge onto Sauvie Island, 2 mi. to Reeder Rd turn right on Reeder Rd. 1 mi. turn left onto Oak Island, 2 mi. on right green painted house/office of Wilderness Unlimited	Frank Utah 503-407-8886	CLASS IS FULL
3/27/2010	CLASS ID # 5762	Tillamook	9:00am-3:00pm	ODFW Tillamook Office - 4907 Third Street, Tillamook, OR  97141	Call Tillamook ODFW office 503-842-2741	CLASS IS FULL
4/24/2010	CLASS ID # 5852	Columbia	9:00am-3:00pm	Wilderness Unlimited - 234234 NW Oak Island Rd, Sauvie Island, OR 97231. Cross bridge onto Sauvie Island, 2 mi. to Reeder Rd turn right on Reeder Rd. 1 mi. turn left onto Oak Island, 2 mi. on right green painted house/office of Wilderness Unlimited	Frank Utah 503-407-8886	STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. At the time of this test, students must have one of the following completed: 1) The home study workbook or 2) The completed Online Qualifier Certificate from the internet showing they passed. TO ORDER THE WORKBOOK OPTION, CALL HUNTER ED AT 503-947-6028 - LEAVE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. To study online, go to http://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/hunter/courses/independent_study.asp
9/18/2010	CLASS ID #5832	Lincoln	9am-4:00pm	Big Timber Rifle and Pistol Club - Wade Rd, Siletz OR. Take Hwy 229 either from Hwy 20 or Hwy 101 to Wade Rd, (milepost 24 on Hwy 229). Range is approx. 1/4 mile on right on Wade Rd - Watch for signs.	Call Instructor Heather Van Meter 503-504-6058	STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. At the time of this test, students must have one of the following completed: 1) The home study workbook or 2) The completed Online Qualifier Certificate from the internet showing they passed. TO ORDER THE WORKBOOK OPTION, CALL HUNTER ED AT 503-947-6028 - LEAVE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. To study online, go to http://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/hunter/courses/independent_study.asp
Southwest Region
Class Dates	Class #	County	Class Time	Class Location	Registration Contact	Registration Notes
4/18/2010	CLASS ID # 5796	Jackson	8:00 AM start time	Ashland Gun Club - 555 Emigrant Creek Rd - Ashland, Or   97520	Diana Bauman 541-772-4970	CLASS IS FULL
High Desert Region
Class Dates	Class #	County	Class Time	Class Location	Registration Contact	Registration Notes
Northeast Region
Class Dates	Class #	County	Class Time	Class Location	Registration Contact	Registration Notes
2/20/2010	CLASS ID # 5823	Baker	TBA at registration	Powder River Sportsman Club - Baker City, OR	Call Instructor Bill Taylor 541-523-7269 evenings	STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. At the time of this test, students must have one of the following completed: 1) The home study workbook or 2) The completed Online Qualifier Certificate from the internet showing they passed. TO ORDER THE WORKBOOK OPTION, CALL HUNTER ED AT 503-947-6028 - LEAVE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. Study online
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Assurances

The Oregon Outdoor Skills Program is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and offers all persons the opportunity to participate in programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. No individual will be turned away from or otherwise be denied access to or benefit from, any program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to the Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: WSFR-4020, Arlington, VA 22203.