Hunter Education Course / April 5–6, 2025

Please read ALL information thoroughly BEFORE registering.

Start time at Clausen Ranch on Sunday: 8:00 a.m.!

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Start time at Clausen Ranch on Sunday: 8:00 a.m.! •

Thank you for your interest in attending the Colorado Hunter Education Course.

This Internet Conclusion class is being organized by Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports and managed and instructed by Colorado Parks & Wildlife. This course is for 4-H members. However, parents and siblings are welcome to attend and earn their hunter education cards as well.

If you have questions, please contact:


Hunter-Ed.com Online Course

This internet conclusion class requires participants to complete the home study program online first (https://www.hunter-ed.com/colorado/ – $34.95), and then bring the Certification of Completion to the in-person class on April 5.

Students MUST register online BEFORE the class. Walk-in registrations are NOT allowed. One parent/mentor per household must attend if the student is 9 years old or younger. For students 10 years of age and older, parent/mentor participation is voluntary, but we ask that only one parent/mentor attend per household to allow for adequate seating. You must provide a valid phone number when registering so we can reach you in the event of a cancellation. During the online registration process, you will be asked to provide the following information before your registration will be saved and your attendance is recorded.

  1. Name: Legal spelling of your first name, last name, and middle initial (if you have a middle initial).

  2. Birthdate: Legal date of birth (month, day, and year).

  3. Gender.

  4. Email Address: Valid address that you check regularly.

  5. Address: Physical mailing address (address, city, state, and zip code).

  6. Phone Number: Valid phone number which you check regularly.

  7. Ethnicity: Caucasian, Hispanic, African American…or you can prefer not to say.


Limited Availability and High Demand

We expect this class to be in high demand. The total number of class participants is limited to 40 students. If you need to cancel your registration, please do so as soon as possible through the online registration link. Cancellations must be before Friday, April 4 at 8:00 a.m.


In-Person Class

This hunter education Internet Conclusion Course will be offered on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025 (attendance on both days is required).

Check-in will take place on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30–9:00 a.m. in the classrooms of the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch (5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 80538). The class on April 5 will cover topics including firearm safety/anatomy, laws and regulations, hunter ethics, shoot/don’t shoot scenarios. Classroom time will close with a written test. We will start the class PROMPTLY at 9:00 a.m. Please note: Students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. will NOT be admitted for the class. Our hunter education instructors have a short amount of time to cover the class material. You must arrive on time.

The second day of class on Sunday, April 6 will be the live fire at Clausen Ranch in Masonville. The live fire portion will start at 8:00 a.m. If you passed the written test on April 5, you are free to leave immediately after your live fire session on April 6. You will receive your hunter education card after the live fire, as long as you have passed the written test and live fire portions of the class.

The written test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions written at a 3rd to 4th-grade reading level. Students must pass the written test with a minimum score of 75%. Students cannot use their student manuals or notes for the test. Retesting on the same day will be at the discretion of the instructor. If the student has a reading or learning disability, the main instructor can provide an oral version of the test. In doing so, the instructor will read the question(s) and options of answers to the student. The student will provide his/her answer and the instructor will mark it accordingly. If your child requires accommodations, please fill out and bring the Hunter Education Reasonable Accommodation Form.

Personal firearms and ammunition will NOT be allowed at the range or in the classroom…NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have your own eye and ear protection, you are welcome to bring them for the live fire. If you do not have eye and ear protection, we will have some to borrow. We will provide the firearms, ammunition, and targets. During the live fire, you will be required to safely shoot a minimum of 10 rounds from a .22 caliber, single-shot, open-sight, bolt-action rifle.

If you are late or miss a section of the class, you will be required to make up that section at a later date before you can receive your hunter education certificate. Again, it is imperative that you are on time. If you need to cancel, please do so through the class registration link as far in advance as possible. We will not be providing lunch, snacks, or drinks. Students are encouraged to bring their own food items. We will have a few short breaks, but we will not have a scheduled lunch period. Students will be allowed to eat their lunch at their tables while we are providing formal instruction.


The following items MUST be brought to class on the first day.

  1. Certificate showing successful completion of an online hunter education class that is approved by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (https://www.hunter-ed.com/colorado/) ($34.95).

  2. Student consent form, signed by a parent/guardian for participants 17 years old and younger.

  3. Pencil and paper.

  4. Lunch, snacks, and drinks.

  5. A positive attitude.


April 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

  • Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. for check-in.

  • McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 80538.

April 6, 2025 from 8:00–9:30 a.m.

  • Please arrive at 7:45 a.m. for check-in.

  • Clausen Ranch, 12425 North County Road 27, Loveland, CO 80538


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Note: If your 4-H member is unable to attend the course on April 5–6, we have an option for members to attend another local course. If you’re interested, please email info@LC4HSS.org for more information.