The California
Hunter Education Course

Approved by the California Department of Fish & Game

At home,
at your pace, on your time

Study online. Get certified at a field day.

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most interactive online course

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  • Narrated, illustrated, interactive
  • Short visual quizzes to help you learn
  • Print your follow-up class voucher
  • $24.95 – pay when you pass
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Who needs
Hunter Education?

To purchase a California Hunting License, you need a valid hunter education certificate or a previous year's hunting license.

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Official Hunter
Education Course

Approved by The California
Department of Fish & Game

1416 Ninth Street, Rm1326, CA

www.dfg.ca.gov

It helped me out a lot because I could never get off to take the classroom course. I am really glad to see this step taken for people to take the course online. Thank you very much, otherwise I probably would of never taken it. Thanks again.2009-2011 Zoomerang Survey

In being new to hunting I learned so much more than expected while taking this course. Not only did I learn the fundamentals of hunter's safety, I also learned a lot of the basics and history behind hunting. I really enjoyed this course!2009-2011 Zoomerang Survey

I feel very uncomfortable in a class room so this test online allowed me to be comfortable and relaxed, too so I could concentrate more on the test and not the people around me. I enjoyed the online course, thank you!2009-2011 Zoomerang Survey

I really liked the animations, they helped me understand how things really worked and gain a deeper understanding. This course was great and I would recommend this to everyone. Thank you!2009-2011 Zoomerang Survey

The most convenient way to get your California hunter education certificate.

Learn how to become a safe and ethical hunter from the comfort of your own home and on your own time. Study online and prepare for the instructor led follow-up class where you'll apply your acquired knowledge in a quick review and certification exam.

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Topics of the online hunter safety course include:

  • Safe hunting practices
  • Firearms and ammunition parts, maintenance, and safety
  • The 10 rules of firearm safety
  • Basic shooting skills
  • Hunting techniques
  • Basics in archery and muzzleloading
  • Treestand safety
  • Survival and First Aid
  • Hunting Ethics
  • California-specific hunting regulations
  • And much more!

California DFG - Approved Hunter Safety Course

All course material and exam questions meet current hunter education standards of the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) and are approved by the California Department of Fish & Game. Once you've completed the online course you can attend a 4-hour follow-up class that will include the certification exam, and your California hunter education certificate.