I think its funny you even have to take a hunters safety class... I handle guns all day every day but you got to do what ya got to do I guess. I would be fine with a map and a compass.
If you are over 25 you don't need to have taken the safety class or have the Hunter Education Card. Just have to know what the material.
"Hunters over age 25 and born after Jan. 1, 1961 must meet hunter education course requirements but need not present their Hunter Education Card when buying a season hunting license or possess it while hunting."