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Waterfowl Hunter Education Course

This course covers waterfowl identification on the wing, laws/regulations, safety and ethics specific to waterfowl hunting. Upon completion of the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final exam, you will earn your Waterfowl Education Certificate. This certificate does not expire and is only required for access to some Federal Lands and special hunting areas in New York State. 

Class length is approximately 3 hours. All students must bring the completed homework to this course. If homework is not completed, you will not be permitted to participate. You can download the Waterfowl education materials on this page. 

Waterfowl Guides:

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide (PDF) 
• Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations 
• Waterfowl & Migratory Game Bird Seasons 

If you prefer to work from a hard copy of the manual, one can be mailed to you by emailing hunter@dec.ny.gov and include your name, mailing address, and type of in-person course. 

Taught by George W Gedney and mark Pepin

Students are encouraged to bring: 

• Personal snacks and drinks.  
• Pen/Pencil