Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-2 - HUNTING REGULATIONS
Rule 391-4-2-.05 - Hunter Education Courses

(1) Recognized courses of hunter education instruction shall align with educational standards established by a national governing body for hunter education, including but not limited to those endorsed by the International Hunter Education Association or the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

(2) Upon the successful completion of a recognized course established under this rule, the trainee shall receive a hunter education certificate according to policies and procedures approved by the Department. This certificate is evidence of successful completion of the prescribed course of study and shall satisfy the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 27-2-5.

(3) The Department may accept similar certificates issued outside the State for completion of a course that meets educational standards established by a national governing body for hunter education such as the International Hunter Education Association or the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, as valid for the requirements of this section that persons have successfully completed firearm safety, hunter education, or similar courses as evidence of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 27-2-5.

(4) Classroom courses shall be free of charge to participants with the exception that volunteers may charge nominal fees, in accordance with policies established by the Department, to cover training costs such as facility fees or instructional supplies. The Department may charge participants for special training courses, home study, equivalency testing, educational materials, and other programs as approved by the Department.

(5) The Department may offer an online or electronic course of instruction under the hunter education program in hunter ethics, wildlife laws and regulations, and competency and safety in the handling of firearms provided that such course meets educational standards established by a national governing body for hunter education including but not limited to those endorsed by the International Hunter Education Association or the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

(6) The Wildlife Resources Division Director is authorized to issue a conditional hunter education certificate to a resident with developmental disabilities as defined in O.C.G.A. § 37-1-1.

(7) A resident with developmental disabilities shall be required to complete the hunter education course as provided in § 27-2-5 in the presence of a licensed adult, but is not required to attain a particular score on the course examination or take the course more than once.

(8) A person issued a conditional hunter education certificate shall be accompanied by an adult at least twenty-five (25) years of age or older, while the individual with the developmental disability is hunting. The accompanying adult shall have a valid hunting license unless otherwise license exempt while hunting.