Key Takeaways:
Recademics launches a brand-new Kentucky hunter education course, officially approved by KDFWR and IHEA–USA, giving Kentucky hunters a modern, mobile, self-paced pathway to meet state requirements—rated 4.9/5 by students nationwide.
Course delivers 4+ hours of live-action video and interactive learning, covering essentials like firearm safety, treestand safety, wildlife identification, shot selection, and Kentucky hunting laws/responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on stewardship and conservation.
State acceptance includes a required in-person field day (range day) after completing the online portion; Recademics also offers 50% off for eligible active/retired military, firefighters, and law enforcement.
Recademics Launches Kentucky Hunter Education Course, Officially Approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR)
In 2025, Kentucky hunters have a NEW way to get hunter education certified—modern, mobile, and rated 4.9/5 by hunters nationwide
Southlake, Texas — Starting in 2025, Kentucky hunters now have a new way to get hunter education certified in Kentucky. Recademics, a leading provider of online outdoor education, announced the launch of its brand new Kentucky Hunter Education Course, officially approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) and the IHEA-USA. Designed for new and seasoned hunters alike, the course gives Kentucky hunters a convenient, high-quality pathway to meet state hunter education requirements, on any device, at their own pace.
“As hunters and conservationists ourselves, we’re grateful to have received accreditation by the KDFWR. They’ve entrusted us to help educate the next generation of Kentucky hunters and conservationists, and we commit to doing just that,” said Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder of Recademics. “With a strong hunting heritage, Kentucky has so much to offer when it comes to hunting opportunities. Whether hunters are taking to the stand for deer, wading the water for ducks, or calling in a gobbler, our course covers everything they’ll need to know to stay safe, legal, and ethical out there.”
With over 4 hours of live-action video content, the course covers everything required by the KDFWR and IHEA-USA, including:
“We invested heavily in live-action video because it looks, sounds, and feels like the field,” said Jake Waldrop, Co-Founder of Recademics. “It’s the closest thing to standing next to a mentor, paired with the flexibility of high-quality online learning. The goal is simple: help Kentucky hunters become safe, ethical, and confident in the field.”
State Acceptance: The course is officially approved by the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources. After completing the online course, students must attend the required in-person field day (also called range day).
The Recademics platform is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by students across the country. Known for it’s engaging content & exceptional support, students love it and report feeling excited and prepared for the field. Lastly, users report appreciation for Recademics’ 50% off discount to active and retired military, firefighters, and law enforcement.
To enroll in the Kentucky Hunter Education Course, visit recademics.com/hunting/Kentucky.
Recademics is a 100% U.S.-based provider of modern outdoor safety education. The platform combines live-action video, interactive scenarios, and practical assessments to deliver engaging, standards-aligned hunter education trusted by hunters nationwide.
The International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA–USA) supports national hunter education standards and partners with state wildlife agencies and providers to promote safe, responsible, and ethical hunting.
Media Contact:
Mitch Strobl, Co-Founder
mitch@recademics.com
Southlake, Texas
