Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after September 2, 1971, who is:

• under 9 years of age, must be accompanied (cannot be hunter ed certified).
• age 9 through 16, must successfully complete a hunter ed course; or must be accompanied.
• age 17 and over, must successfully complete a hunter ed course; or must be accompanied.

Please note that some federally controlled areas and many other states require all hunters using those areas to have hunter education certification. In Texas, this includes Corps of Engineers property and most military reservations.