Department of Fish and Game

California Hunter Education Program

Bow Hunting Classes

Comprehensive classes for bow hunters are available through the International Bow hunter Education Program.

These classes fulfill the requirements states other than California may mandate when individuals want to do any out of state archery hunting.

Please note that this class is separate from and is not required and does not apply to receiving your hunter safety certificate.

www.nbef.org has educational materials including the student manual and a distance learning course available on-line. If you are thinking of taking the online course or have taken the distance learning course and need a Field Day to complete the course work to receive your certificate, contact one of the individuals below.

Date(s) Location Contact Information
    Jeff Banke 510-581-0249  
  Glenn County Wilda Sealy 530-865-3786  
  San Diego, Santee Jeff Simonides
(619) 200-5236		 Classes help quarterly. www.sdhuntersafety.com
2/4-5 Angeles Range

Angeles Shooting Range
(818) 899-2255 ex 5
Curtis Hermann
(805-986-3195

The Angeles Shooting Range 12651 Little Tujunga Canyon, Lake View Terrace, CA. 91342  www.angelesranges.com click on bowhunter education on the home page. Students need to pre-register at least two weeks early to pick up scantron and Today’s Bowhunter Manual, internet students are welcome also must pay the $25.00 fee.
3/17-18 San Bernardino County, Barstow Jay Donahue
(760) 985-3699
Butch Brimhall
(760) 718-0605		 Diamond Pacific Building, 35647 West MAin Street. Clas hours 8am-5pm both days. Must attend both days. Please bring a highlighter and a drink in a spill proof container
8/4-5 Angeles Range

Angeles Shooting Range
(818) 899-2255 ex 5
Curtis Hermann
(805-986-3195

The Angeles Shooting Range 12651 Little Tujunga Canyon, Lake View Terrace, CA. 91342  www.angelesranges.com click on bowhunter education on the home page. Students need to pre-register at least two weeks early to pick up scantron and Today’s Bowhunter Manual, internet students are welcome also must pay the $25.00 fee.
6/9-10 Merced Senior Center Parks & Comm. Service
( 209) 385-6855

Class 8 AM to 5 PM. Fee $20.00. Preregistration required, class limited to 12 students. Completion of Chapter Review Exercises required. Sunday 8 AM to 12 PM portion of class is outdoors, dress for the weather (transportation to the range is required).
Bring your bow and a minimum of 3 arrows with field points.
Instructor: Mark Akers (209) 628-8099
June 30 and July 1 Paradise, Butte County Joe Becker See class flyer for information. (PDF)

 

This agency receives federal funds. Under federal law, discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility of this agency, contact the Equal Opportunity Officer, California Department of Fish and Game. 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC, 20240.