Region 1 Hunter Education Classes
Contact the TWRA Region 1 Office at 731.423.5725 or 1.800.372.3928 for more information about classes in the West Tennessee area. The traditional course is free of charge and consists of a minimum of ten (10) hours of classroom participation. Most classes generally last 12-16 hours. Students must successfully pass a written test consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. All students are required to participate in a live fire exercise. Students must attend all classes. Students need to bring their Social Security Number and a #2 pencil to the class. If a phone number or e-mail is provided with the class, pre-registration is required.
In addition to the traditional twelve hour hunter education course the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has developed an online/CD field day course to better accommodate people's busy schedules. There are two ways to complete the home study portion of the online/CD course. One way to complete the home study portion of the online/CD field day is to call your regional office or the Nashville office and request that the home study CD be mailed to you. The home study CD is free upon request. Students must complete all sections, quizzes, and tests at home on their computer. The student then brings the printout of completion to a scheduled field day.
The other option is to complete the home study portion of the online/CD field day online. Students must log-on and complete all sections, quizzes, and tests. The student then brings the printout to a scheduled field day. There are three options available for taking the hunter education course online. The three websites listed are not affiliated or controlled by TWRA.
- www.Hunter-Ed.com, this course costs $24.50, and it's interactive, narrated, and offers daily (including weekend) live customer service via email or telephone with a toll-free number.
- HunterExam.com Tennessee, this course costs $24.95, and it's narrated, interactive, and offers 7-days a week customer support.
- www.beasafehunter.org, this course costs $9.95, and it's narrated and provides 24/7 toll free technical support.
Traditional Class & Online/CD Field Day Schedule
| County | Location | Dates & Times | Information | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Camden High School | March 13, 15, 20, and 22 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Gibson | Milan National Guard Armory (Hwy. 45 E., Milan, TN.) | Sat., Feb. 25 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and Sun., Feb. 26 (1:00-5:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Hardin | Savannah Church of Christ (Hwy. 128 South, Savannah, TN.) | March 5, 6, 8, and 9 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). Live fire on March 10. | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Madison | TWRA Region I Office, 200 Lowell Thomas Dr., Jackson, TN. | Sat., March 3 (9:00 a.m. until finished). | Class limited to 25 students. Must call and pre-register at (731) 423-5725. Bring printout from taking the online class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Online Class Field Day |
| Madison | U.T. Experiment Station in Jackson, TN. (entrance off Hwy. 70) | Sat., March 10 (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.), and Sun., March 11 (1:00-6:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Madison | East Union Baptist Church (2244 Beech Bluff Road) | March 13, 15, 20, and 22 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Madison | Malesus Baptist Church | April 2, 3, 5, and 6 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Obion | 2nd Baptist Church (831 Everett Blvd., Union City, TN.) | March 6, 8, 13, 15, and 20 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Pre-register by calling (731) 885-5223. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditonal |
| Obion | First Assembly of God (1810 Pleasant Valley Ave., Union City, TN.) | March 19, 20, 22, 27, and 29 (6:30-9:00 p.m). Will shoot on March 31. | Pre-register by calling the instructor, Ken Asher, at (731) 446-7357 (daytime) or (731) 536-0651 (night). Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Obion | First Assembly of God (1810 Pleasant Valley Ave., Union City, TN.) | July 23, 24, 26, 31, and Aug. 2 (6:30-9:00 p.m.). Will shoot on Aug. 2 | Pre-register by calling the instructor, Ken Asher, at (731) 446-7357 (daytime) or (731) 536-0651 (night). Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Obion | First Assembly of God (1810 Pleasant Valley Ave., Union City, TN.) | Sept. 24, 25, 27, Oct. 2 and 4 (6:30-9:00 p.m.). Will shoot on Oct. 6 | Pre-register by calling the instructor, Ken Asher, at (731) 446-7357 (daytime) or (731) 536-0651 (night). Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Tipton | J.C.'s Building in Covington, TN. | March 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22 (6:30-9:00 p.m.). | Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Weakley | Russell's Reloading (Chestnut Glade Road, Martin, TN.) | Sat., March 10 (8:00 a.m.). | Class limited to 30 students. Must call and pre-register at (731) 749-3033. Bring printout from taking the online class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Online Class Field Day |
