Hunter Education in Oklahoma and Texas

Hunter Education

Click below for program highlights for each state.
ARIZONA | NEW MEXICO | OKLAHOMA | TEXAS

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Oklahoma

Hunting-related accidents and fatalities have declined dramatically in Oklahoma, thanks to more than 30 years of hunter education classes offered through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. All individuals born after 1972 who wish to hunt in Oklahoma must complete a 10-hour Hunter Education class or Home Study Course.

state facts
Average Annual
Wildlife Restoration Funding:  $500,000
No. of Youth Hunters under 16:  51,000
No. of Students:  13,000
No. of Volunteer Instructors:  230

Texas

Texas Parks and Wildlife's Hunter Education Program stresses developing good hunting skills as well as responsible, safe bow and firearm handling. Students also learn game management techniques, ethics and wildlife natural history. More than 2,900 game wardens, volunteers and professional educators certify approximately 30,000 hunter education students each year.

state facts
Average Annual
Wildlife Restoration Funding:  $1.2 million
No. of Youth Hunters under 16:  175,000
No. of Students:  30,000
No. of Volunteer Instructors:  1,200

OKLAHOMA

For general information contact:
Lance Meek
Hunter Education Coordinator
405-522-4572 / fax: 405-521-6898
email: lmeek@odwc.state.ok.us

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
P.O. Box 53465
Oklahoma City, OK 73152

Resources
Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation

Hunter Education

Oklahoma Youth Hunter
Education Challenge

TEXAS

For general information contact:
Steve Hall
Education Branch Chief
512-389-4568 / fax: 512-389-4349
email: steve.hall@tpwd.state.tx.us

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin TX 78744

Resources
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Hunter Education

Become an Instructor

Last updated: July 26, 2007