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With States like Kansas and Colorado having "born after" cut-off dates back in the 40's and 50's, lots of older guys in the classes too. And some real "geezers" who want to hunt on some of the Corps Lands, where it can be required of all ages. Our "average" age student is 27 - what are known as "profilers".

Although we do stock a few of them, the original (1999) Outdoor Life "home study packet" will most likely be pretty hard to find these days at typical sporting goods retailers. However, as you've likely seen, it is obtainable from TP&W's Austin office for only $5.00 (which barely covers the postage; go figure).

Virtually the same thing is available for free on-line. Of the 3 on-line course option methods, it is the one we recommend. Begin with "Hunter Ed. FAQ's" page at http://www.dentoncountysports.com for details.

If no hurry, I'd suggest the $5 packet would be worth it, particulary with a 12 YO so that you can do it together as time allows. I guess I'm a little old fashioned: I still think that hard copy of the Outdoor Life packet is the best way of about (now) 4 "home study" options, especially for young ones.

Unless they produce a long-awaited new "generic" test, that "Outdoor Life" packet material is exactly what our current 50-question test comes from.