Hunter Safety Certification
Arkansas Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Arkansas. Arkansas requires hunter education for all first-time hunters born on or after January 1, 1969. An online + field day option is available. Youth mentored hunting is encouraged.
Online Course Available
Field Day Required
Accepts Reciprocity
Apprentice License Available
2026 Hunter Education Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Required?
Yes
All first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$19.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day
Required
$0.00 fee
Course Hours
8
hours minimum
Course Requirements
Arkansas Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Arkansas hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)
- Official Site
Required
Required - for all first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$19.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day / Skills
Required
Fee: $0.00 - hands-on firearm safety demonstration required with certified instructor
In-Person Fee
Free (volunteer instructors)
Minimum Hours
8 hours (completion time varies based on pace and method)
Reciprocity
Does Arkansas Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Arkansas accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Arkansas hunting license.
Arkansas accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Arkansas hunting license.
Apprentice Program
Arkansas Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice License Available
Hunt before completing hunter education with a licensed adult mentor
Age limit: 15
Must hunt alongside a licensed adult mentor at all times
Full hunter education certification required for subsequent license purchases after apprentice license(s) are exhausted
Bowhunter Education
Arkansas Bowhunter Education
Arkansas offers a separate bowhunter education course covering archery safety, equipment selection, shot placement, and ethical bowhunting.
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Course Curriculum
What Topics Are Covered?
The Arkansas hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Arkansas regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Important Notes
Arkansas-Specific Requirements
Arkansas offers a youth mentored hunting provision for hunters under 16 to hunt under a licensed adult before completing full certification.
Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) (www.agfc.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.