Thinking about hunting in Montana this year? Now’s the time to get certified. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is offering hunter education classes and field days across central and eastern Montana this spring and summer, giving new hunters plenty of chances to learn the ropes before the big game application deadlines roll around.

Key Takeaways

  • Montana FWP is offering hunter education options in central and eastern Montana this spring and summer.
  • Choose an in-person class or take the online course and complete an in-person field day.
  • Classes are open to students age 10 and up.
  • Spots can fill quickly (some dates are already full), so register early.
  • Students must be registered before the class begins.

Whether you prefer a hands-on, in-person class or the online course followed by a field day, experienced volunteer instructors will walk you through firearm safety, hunting ethics, and the outdoor skills every hunter should know. If you’re hoping to get licensed and into the field this season, it’s a good idea to claim your seat sooner rather than later.

If you want more background on the rollout and why seats go quickly, see: Montana Hunter Ed Registration Is Opening Now: Grab a Spring Seat Before the Summer Rush and Enroll in Spring 2026 Montana Hunter Safety Classes.

How to Register for Montana Hunter Education

To find a classroom course and register, go to fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter and search for the in-person class listed. Students MUST be registered before the class begins.

In-Person Hunter Education Class Dates (Central & Eastern Montana)

  • Choteau: March 9
  • Great Falls: March 11 (currently full)
  • Fairfield: March 16 (currently full)
  • Havre: March 19
  • Miles City: March 20 (currently full)
  • Scobey: March 23
  • Whitewater: March 27
  • Lewistown: March 30
  • Sidney: April 7
  • Miles City: April 10
  • Glasgow: April 13
  • Havre: April 23
  • Wolf Point: April 29
  • Havre: May 7
  • Harlem: May 28
  • Hays: June 9
  • Lodge Pole: July 8
  • Dodson: August 1
  • Glasgow: August 3
  • Harlem: August 21

Hunter Education Field Days for Online Students (Central & Eastern Montana)

  • Glasgow: March 15
  • Havre: March 21
  • Malta: March 21
  • Great Falls: March 21
  • Miles City: March 22
  • Great Falls: March 25
  • Plentywood: March 25
  • Miles City: April 12
  • Great Falls: April 13
  • Sidney: April 18
  • Glasgow: April 24
  • Miles City: August 8
  • Glasgow: August 14

Photo: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

FAQ: Montana Hunter Education in 2026

Who can take Montana hunter education classes?
Classes are open to students age 10 and up.
Do I have to register before the first class meeting?
Yes. Students MUST be registered before the class begins.
What are my options—online or in-person?
You can take a hands-on, in-person class, or complete the online course and then attend an in-person field day.
What will I learn in hunter education?
Volunteer instructors cover firearm safety, hunting ethics, and core outdoor skills new hunters should know.
Why should I sign up early?
Spots can fill quickly, and some listed classes are already marked as currently full.
Where do I register for a class or field day?
Use Montana FWP’s hunter education page at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/hunter and search for the in-person class listed to register.
Are these dates for central and eastern Montana only?
Yes. The schedule above lists in-person class start dates and online-student field days in central and eastern Montana.
What if I’m looking for classes in other parts of the state?
For another region’s schedule, see: Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana.

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