Hunter Safety Certification
Tennessee Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Tennessee. Tennessee requires hunter education for all first-time hunters born on or after January 1, 1969. Online + field day is available. Tennessee has excellent deer, turkey, and bear hunting.
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
Tennessee Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Tennessee hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
— 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 Tennessee Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Tennessee 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 Tennessee hunting license.
Tennessee 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 Tennessee hunting license.
Apprentice Program
Tennessee Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice License Available
Hunt before completing hunter education with a licensed adult mentor
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
Tennessee Bowhunter Education
Tennessee 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 Tennessee hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Tennessee regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Important Notes
Tennessee-Specific Requirements
Tennessee Youth Hunting License allows youth under 17 to hunt under adult mentor supervision. Certification required before independent hunting.
Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) (www.tn.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.