Hurry! Classes fill quickly!
The DNR and its volunteer instructors hold hundreds of the various classes and certify thousands of students every year:- Firearms safety: Nearly 800 classes and more than 23,000 number of students certified
- ATV safety: Approximately 150 classes and more than 2,600 number of students certified
- Snowmobile safety: More than 200 classes and 4,000 number of students certified
While classes are held in every part of Minnesota, each year there are people who can't obtain certification - or must travel a long distance - because they waited too long to sign up for an open class. Still want to wait? Then consider signing up to receive an email whenever new classes are added.
Ages 10 – 15:
- Youth ages 10 – 15 first complete the ATV Safety Online Course at ATVcourse.com.
- Next, attend a Hands-on Safety class: Students ages 10- 15 must register for a Hands-On ATV Safety Training class located on our Class Calendar (below). A fee may be collected by the instructor.
o The Hands-On training includes: Basic ATV operation; protecting the environment; common ATV parts and controls; MN rules and laws; responsible ATV riding skills for trail riding, and practicing/demonstrating skills on an ATV course. *Student must be fitted to the ATV they will be operating.
- Students can print their ATV Safety Certificate from the DNR website after passing the Hands-On class. Instructions are provided during class (includes DNR fee of $10). The ATV Certificate becomes valid at age 12.
Ages 16 and older
Anyone born after July 1, 1987, and who is 16 years or older, must complete the ATV safety online course at ATVcourse.com (and pay all necessary fees online) to meet certification requirements. They are not required to attend the ATV safety hands-on class.Alternate ATV safety training
Proof of completion of the ATV Rider Course offered by the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute is adequate to meet the safety certificate requirements. The fee for the course is $55.Are you a parent of a child 6 – 9 years old?
Youth ages 6 – 9 years of age may complete the free study guide at ATV Free Study Guide.- Free course designed to provide 6 –9 year olds with introductory and basic ATV safety information.
- No riding performance course offered with this course.
- No certification upon completion of the study guide course.
Courses
To view detailed information about a class or field day, click on its title.
Scroll table right to see more »| | Date | Title | Location | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | St. Joseph | Stearns | |
| 03/29/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Lindstrom | Chisago | |
| 03/29/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Hutchinson | McLeod | |
| 04/12/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Lindstrom | Chisago | |
| 04/27/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Tracy | Lyon | |
| 05/03/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ AM | Outing | Cass | |
| 05/03/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ PM | Outing | Cass | |
| 06/01/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Fergus Falls | Otter Tail | |
| 06/07/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Walker | Cass | |
| 06/07/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Walker | Cass | |
| 06/07/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ AM | Grand Rapids | Itasca | |
| 06/07/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ PM | Grand Rapids | Itasca | |
| 07/12/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Mankato | Blue Earth | |
| 07/19/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ AM | Grand Rapids | Itasca | |
| 07/19/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ PM | Grand Rapids | Itasca | |
| 08/03/25 | ATV Safety Hybrid Class | Lafayette | Nicollet |