Traditional Hunter Education


Overview

The Traditional Hunter Education course consists of a minimum of 10 hours of classroom, homework, and field instruction. The Traditional Course is most often preferred by first-time hunters.

STOP All students are required to obtain a California Get Outdoors ID (GO ID) prior to registering for California Hunter Education courses. If you are a previous CDFW license holder (i.e. Fishing), your GO ID is printed on the license above your name.

Click here to get a GO ID. Click here for instructions.


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Classes are generally scheduled for 1-3 sessions. Students will receive training in firearms safety and handling, sportsmanship and ethics, wildlife management and conservation, archery, black powder, wildlife identification, game care, first aid, and survival. After a student has successfully completed the course of instruction and passed the final examination, they are awarded a Certificate of Completion.

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November 2024

  • Nov 23 Sat

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    Traditional Hunter Education

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    Golden State Lumber Newark, CA 94560

    • Saturday, November 23, 2024 8:00am - 6:00pm
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    Traditional Hunter Education

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    CRPA Training Center Fullerton, CA 92835

    • Saturday, November 23, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Nov 24 Sun

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    Traditional Hunter Education

    Registration Open 1 of 45 seats remaining

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    Turlock Sportsman Club Crows Landing, CA 95313

    • Sunday, November 24, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Nov 30 Sat

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    Traditional Hunter Education

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    Capay Fire Station Orland, CA 95963

    • Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm

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