Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Region IV - Hunter Education
Region IV - Hunter Ed. Class Schedules
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1969 must possess proof that they have successfully completed a hunter education class before hunting in Tennessee.
Children under 10 years of age do not need a Hunter Education Certificate while hunting, but must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. The adult must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device.
The Hunter Education Course is an 11-hour minimum course that covers firearm safety instruction, field safety, wildlife identification, hunter ethics and responsibilities, wildlife management, bowhunting, survival, and other topics. All classes have an additional "live fire" classroom day.
Tennessee’s hunter education course meets the requirements of other states where such a course is mandatory.
Online Course
(Hint: You must create an account on this site prior to gaining access to the course itself)
The online course requires the student to log-on and complete all sections, quizzes, and tests. One must achieve a minimum of 75% on the on-line test. The student then brings the printout from the online test to a scheduled field day for further testing and a live fire exercise. There is no charge for this alternative program.
Region IV Online Course Field Day Schedules
US and Canada Hunter Education Requirements 
Region IV Firing Ranges
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John Sevier Hunter Education Center - Located at 2327 Rifle Range Road in Knoxville. Pistol, rifle, and archery ranges are open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm. Shotgun ranges are open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm and Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Contact Tommy Whitehead at (865) 594-6279 or view the John Sevier Range Web Page for more information.
Additional link to photos and events from John Sevier Range.
Chuck Swan WMA Firing Range - Located in the back of the first campground when entering Chuck Swan WMA. It is closed during big game hunts and has covered shooting benches and target holders. Contact John Mike at (865) 278-3248 with specific questions.
Royal Blue WMA Firing Range - Located on Flatwoods Road. It has covered shooting benches and target holders. Contact Stan Stooksbury at (423) 566-8557 with specific questions.
The following ranges are operated by the U.S. Forest Service:
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North Cherokee WMA - Fee required, daylight hours only
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Jacobs Creek - Denton Valley Road, Sullivan Co. (423) 735-1500
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Pond Mountain - Hwy. 321, Carter Co. (423) 735-1500
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Scioto - Scioto Road, Unicoi Co. (423) 735-1500
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Bubbling Springs - Hwy. 107, Cocke Co. (423) 638-4109
