Region 3 Hunter Education Classes
Contact the TWRA Region 3 Office at 931.484.9571 or 1.800.262.6704 for more information about classes in the Cumberland Plateau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Philippi Baptist Church (2325 Old Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN.) | Feb. 20, 21, 23 & 24 (6:00 -9:00 p.m.) and Sat., Feb. 25 (will shoot). | Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be at least nine years of age by the first day of class. To register, call the instructor, Sam Hicks, at (423) 584-0718. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Bradley | First Baptist Church (1275 Stuart Road, Cleveland, TN.) | March 6, 8, and 9 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 10 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon). | Must attend all classes to be certified. You must be at least nine years of age by the first day of class. To register and for directions, call the recreation office at (423) 472-6222. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. John Torchick - Instructor. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| DeKalb | Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church (Hwy. 83, Smithville, TN.) | March 5, 6, 8, and 9 (6:00-9:00 p.m.). | Register 1st night of class. Must attend all classes to be certified. Must be 9 years of age by the first day of class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. Tony Cross - Instructor. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Hamilton Class is Full |
Academy Sports & Outdoors (Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN.) | Sat., Feb. 18 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). | Must complete the online course study or request CD. Bring test printout, SS# and #2 pencil. Pre-register by calling the instructor, David Byrd, at (423) 825-0438. No calls before 11:00 a.m. and no Sunday calls please. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Online Class Field Day |
| Hamilton | John A. Patten Recreation Center | Sat., Feb. 25 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). | Must complete the online course study or request CD. Bring test printout, SS# and #2 pencil. Pre-register by calling the instructor, David Byrd, at (423) 825-0438. No calls before 11:00 a.m. and no Sunday calls please. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Online Class Field Day |
| McMinn | Etowah Wellness and Community Center (155 Robinson Street, Etowah, TN.) | March 5, 6, and 8 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 10 (8:00 a.m. until finished). | Must attend all classes to be certified. Must pre-register by caling the instructors, Dr. Tracy Price at (423) 745-8388 or Ed Clowers at (423) 745-6042. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Morgan | Sunbright High School Library | March 13, 15, and 16 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 17 (8:00 a.m. until finished). | Register 1st night of class. Must attend all classes to be certified. Must 9 years of age by the first day of class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. Travis Buchanan - Instructor. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Putnam | Tennessee Tech Pennebaker Hall - Biology Building | March 8 and 9 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 10 (7:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.). | Must attend all classes to be certified. Must pre-register by calling Leisure Services at (931) 520-4386 or (931) 520-5286. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. Alfred Ballinger - Instrcutor. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Roane | Whites Creek Baptist Church (131 Abels Valley Road, Rockwood, TN.) | March 5, 6, 8, and 9 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 10 (will shoot). | Register 1st night of class. Must attend all classes to be certified. Must 9 years of age by the first day of class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. For further information, call the instructor, Bill Bowen, at (865) 354-8494. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Roane | Beech Park Baptist Church Family Life Center (519 W. Tri-County Blvd., Oliver Springs, TN.) |
March 12, 13, 15, and 16 (6:30-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 17 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon). | Must attend all classes to be certified. Must 9 years of age by the first day of class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. To register, call the instructor, John Davis, at (865) 207-2826. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
| Sequatchie | Dunaway Hunting and Fishing Club (1046 Coca Cola Road, Dunlap, TN.) | Sat., March 3 (9:00 a.m. until finished). | Must complete the online course study or request CD. Bring test printout, SS# and #2 pencil. Pre-register by calling the instructor, Shawn Edgmon, at (423) 949-9394. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Online Class Field Day |
| Warren | Warren County Administration Building (201 Locust Street, McMinnville, TN.) | March 12, 13, 15, and 16 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Sat., March 17 (will shoot). | Register 1st night of class. Must attend all classes to be certified. Must 9 years of age by the first day of class. Bring SS# and #2 pencil. Marty Griffith - Instructor. DO NOT BRING GUNS. | Traditional |
