Thank you for visiting the Ellensburg, Washington Hunter Education / Firearm Safety website. Our goal is to train individuals in the proper use of firearms at home and in the field. Taking a hunting course will not only allow you to comply with Washington hunter education law but it will also make you a safer and more knowledgeable hunter.

When you take a Washington hunting safety course, you will

• Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics
• Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety
• Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival, and first aid skills
• Develop firearm handling skills and hunting techniques
• Increase awareness about wildlife conservation and management

Hunter education is not just for kids and hunters. The program is for all individuals who enjoy the outdoors, have an interest in conservation, and enjoy the sport of shooting. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.