• Hunters in Alabama must have completed hunter safety education.deer image by bedecs from Fotolia.com
  
  Hunter's safety courses are designed to teach future hunters the importance of firearm safety and instruct them on the state laws and regulations pertaining to the sport of hunting as well as conservation issues. Laws require hunter safety courses in most states, including Alabama, for those who wish to obtain a hunting license.
  
  

No Education, No License

• Anyone wishing to obtain a hunting license in the state of Alabama who was born after August 1, 1977 must have proof of completion of a state-approved hunter safety education course, according to the International Hunter Education Association website.
  
  All hunters must have a state issued license, with the exception of Alabama residents who hunt only on their own property.
  
  

Supervision Required Status

• People in Alabama without a hunter education completion card can obtain a "supervision required" hunting license and be allowed to hunt under specific circumstances, according to the International Hunter Education Association website.
  
  This special license requires the hunter to be under the supervision of a fully licensed hunter who is 21 years of age or older. By law, the supervised party cannot wander more than 30 feet away or be out of normal voice control or earshot.
  
  

Exceptions For Hunter Education

• Hunter education requirements are waived for certain people who qualify as an exception to the law, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.
  
  Properly certified state law enforcement officers are considered exempt from hunter safety requirements because their job training is used as a substitute. Active duty military personnel and Alabama residents who are active members of the U.S. National Guard may obtain a hunting license without the need for proof of hunter safety completion.
  
  

Course Requirements

• The Alabama Hunter Education Course must include at least 10 hours of qualified instruction as well as the successful completion of a final exam. Employees of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries are used as teachers for the course statewide, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.
  
  Subjects covered include hunter responsibility, firearm safety, laws, wildlife identification, archery, muzzle loading, survival and first aid. Participants must be 10 years of age or older and will receive a card that can be used in any state to obtain a license upon satisfactory completion of the course.