Firearms Hunting Online Prerequisites

The following must be completed and submitted PRIOR to registering for a Modified Firearms Hunting Field Day (checklist). Please note: You will be disenrolled from the course if the following prerequisites are not submitted prior to registration. 

• Complete the Online NRA Hunter Education Course (free of charge) or HunterEdCourse.com training ($19.99 fee). Once completed, please submit your certificate to DEEP.huntereducation@ct.gov. Submissions must include student’s first and last name and conservation ID number in the subject line; those that do not will not be accepted.
• View the Connecticut Modified Firearms Hunting Certification Track: Hunting Laws and Ethics Presentation (also available below).
• View the Treestand Safety Training Video.
• Review the Control and Actions of Hunters (500’ Rule) AND complete online exam.
• Upon completion and submission of all prerequisites, register for a Modified Firearms Hunting Field Day with your Conservation ID at the Connecticut Hunter Education Registration System.

What to bring to your Modified Firearms Hunting Field Day:

• Mask (must completely cover both nose and face)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen or pencil
• Mobile device with data (if you intend on taking the exam electronically)
• Eye and hearing protection
• Chair (folding, sports or camping) for use when taking test.

Students will not be allowed to participate if they do not bring and wear proper PPE throughout the entire event. The Modified Firearms field day will consist of field exercises, including live fire. All firearms will be provided by the program; student firearms and/or ammunition will not be permitted. The field day will include a proctored exam and will be approximately 3 hours.
 

 

Content last updated January 2021.