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California Hunter Education / Traditional

The Traditional Hunter Education Course consists of a minimum of ten hours of classroom, homework, and field instruction in the following areas: 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. The Traditional Course allows for individual interaction with the instructor. The Traditional Course is most often preferred by first time hunters.

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Course overview

What to expect

This class is a follow-up to the online class. This 4-hour class will review the online course, cover some state regulations, safe firearms handling assessment, and a comprehensive exam.

Learning objectives

  • Firearms safety and handling
  • Sportsmanship
  • Ethics
  • Wildlife Management
  • Conservation
  • Archery
  • Black Powder
  • Wildlife Identification
  • Game Care
  • First Aid
  • Survival

Required gear on each day

  • $25 course fee (Cash Only)
  • Online completion certificate
  • Signed student consent form
  • Students 17 years and younger must have a parent or guardian with them for the entire course, along with a signed waiver

No firearms are allowed in the class.