Courses required to obtain a hunter's certificate

The courses required to obtain a hunter's certificate are given by the Fédération québécoise des chasseurs et pêcheurs (FédéCP) and can be taken at any time of the year.

This course aims to raise awareness of sport hunting rules, behaviours to adopt with wildlife and safety guidelines. Depending on the weapon you want to use, you may be required to complete one or more courses.

To obtain a hunter’s certificate for firearms, you must complete these two courses.

1. Introduction to Hunting with a Firearm (IHF) – Online only
   • Eligibility requirements: Be 12 years of age or older (when the course is taken) and a Québec resident.
   • Duration: Online course of 12 lessons lasting 5 hours. Can be completed in one or more sessions, depending on your pace and availability.
   • General content: At the end of each lesson, you must answer five questions to assess your understanding of the content.
   • Passing grade: 80% for each lesson.
      
2. Canadian Firearm Safety Course (CFSC) – In a room with instructors

Completing the CFSC course also allows you to apply for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). For more information, refer to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police website .

Complete the course

To obtain a hunter’s certificate for crossbows and bows, you must complete this course.

1. Introduction to Hunting with Bows and Crossbows (IHBC) – Available online only
   • Eligibility requirements: Be 12 years of age or older (when the course is taken) and a Québec resident.
   • Duration: Online course of 12 lessons lasting 5 hours. Can be completed in one or more sessions, depending on your pace and availability.
   • General content: At the end of each lesson, you must answer five questions to assess your understanding of the content.
   • Passing grade: 80% for each lesson.

Complete the course to hunt with a bow

Complete the course to hunt with a crossbow