A full-day in-person field day for graduates of the online basic hunter education course.

Anyone born after January 1, 1967, must satisfactorily complete a basic hunter education course before obtaining a Delaware Hunting license.

The State of Delaware has reviewed and approved interactive courses for hunters take the basic course. Students must complete the following three steps:

1. Take an approved online course
2. Review a presentation of information about Delaware hunting laws
3. Complete an in-person field day

The field day includes a live firing experience with a trained firearms instructor. State insurance rules require all participants in any course which includes live firing to sign a Release From Liability Waiver before taking part.

The this is a day-long event (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Students should bring snacks, drinks and a lunch; there are no vending machines.

Register for the field day training using the Digital DNREC Hunter Education system. The class is limited to 40 participants. Students must print out the Field Day Entrance Voucher earned in the online course and bring it to the field training.

For more information, contact the Office of Hunter Education, at 302-735-3600 x 1 or by email at HunterEducation@delaware.gov.