Instructor-led courses are held throughout the year in all of Ohio's 88 counties. These are conducted free-of-charge and average 8 to 12 hours in length. Certified volunteer instructors and Division of Wildlife employees typically teach the course in a structured classroom environment. Persons with little knowledge or exposure to firearms or hunting should consider taking this type of course.

Don't see a course near you? New hunters can take advantage of Ohio's Apprentice Hunting License program before completing a Hunter Education course.