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California Hunter Education Program

Home Study / On-line Classes

On-line courses are available at Hunter-Ed.com, HunterExam California and International Hunter Education Association. The on-line course in itself will not get you a valid hunter education certificate. Once you have completed one of the above on-line courses, you will still need to attend a 4 hour follow-up home study/on-line class with a certified hunter education instructor. Access is permitted to the Home Study and On-line 4 hour follow-up class only after a student has completed the written Home Study or On-line component of the class. Contact the local District Coordinator for more information on the Home Study or On-line class.

County City Date Location Contact Additional Information
Alameda Castro Valley
Hawyard
Livermore
Pleasanton
Ongoing Courses Call for locations Neal Kernes
925-216-7269
 
Alameda Tracy Livermore Dublin By appointment   Buck Buchanan
(925) 998-5086
Class fee $10, internet pre-study required.
Amador Ione     Dan Epperson
(209) 274-6148
 
Butte Chico     Mikkel Libarle
(530) 864-8311
Go to www.chicogunclub.org for course dates and times.
Calaveras Hathaway Pines     Mark Oswald
(209) 770-3039
Call for classes
Contra Costa Concord   United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Class held periodically based on enrollment. Call for dates. Please bring a flashlight to class.
Contra Costa Concord 4/20 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 5/25 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 7/26 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 8/24 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 9/28 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Concord 11/9 United Sportsmen
4700 Evora Road
Jim or Kathy Clark
(925) 945-7080
Contact instructor in advance. $10. class 5:30pm-9:30 do not arrive late. Follow signs to Hunter Ed building. if pistol range is in use(red flag flying) enter ONLY through doors on the side of the building opposite the range. In winter months bring a flashlight.
Contra Costa Richmond 1/23 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 1/9 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 2/27 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 2/13 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 3/27 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 3/13 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 4/24 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 4/10 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 5/22 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 5/8 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 6/26 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 6/12 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 7/24 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 7/10 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 8/28 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 8/14 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 9/25 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 9/11 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 10/23 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 10/9 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa Richmond 11/20 Richmond Rod and Gun Club Gary Buffon
(510) 236-3862
Pre-registration is 11/6 10am-12pm. Class is 10am-2pm
Contra Costa San Pablo First Sunday March-June Bow Rack
1085 Broadway Ave
Bob Yeerman
(510) 236-8303
Instructor Jeff Banke. Hunter Ed Internet classroom session 8-12pm. Bowhunter Ed Internet classroom session 1-5. www.NBEF.org
Del Norte Crescent City
Periodically - based on enrollment   Mario DeSolenni
707-464-6181
 
Fresno Clovis 1/23   Jason Williamson
(559) 285-4582
 
Fresno Coalinga     Leonard Fugate
(559) 935-8767
 
Fresno Fresno     Jim DuBois
(916) 284-2072
 
Fresno Kingsburg     Roy Swift  
Fresno Prather     Thomas Catchpole
(559) 855-2194
 
Fresno Sanger     Mark Johnson
(553) 250-1547
 
Glenn Orland Feb - June Starting back up in 2010   Wilda Sealy
(530) 865-3786
 
Glenn Orland Monthly   Bill Reinitz
(530) 519-0070
 
Glenn Orland 11/07   Bill Reinitz
(530) 519-0070
9am-1pm. Call to register and get class materials.
Kern Bakersfield on going Call for location Ken Richter (661) 836-3139 Classes held with minimum of three students,
2 hours of instruction/review, written test, and live fire on indoor range.
$10 range fee. Call or email to register
Kern Bakersfield     Duane Spickler  
Kern Bakersfield 3/8 Kern Shooting Sports Jay Busby (661) 871-9025
Kern Delano     Steve Kinsey
(661) 725-1286
 
Kern Lamont     Jeremy Epperson  
Lake       Phil Parker
(707) 355-0839
Call to sign up for class. Classes given when 3 or more people sign up. Given as needed.
Lassen Susanville ongoing 1/15-8/31/2010   Bill Knox
(530) 260-0521
Call to schedule
Madera Chowchilla     Floyd Lindbeck
(559) 283-2030
 
Madera Chowchilla     David Hughes
(559) 706-1199
 
Madera Madera     Jean Mondeau  
Mariposa Greeley Hill Ongoing courses Call for location Bill Tidwell
(209) 878-3056
Call for classes in the county
Mendocino Fort Bragg 2/20 TBA Randy Marler
(707) 964-3542
Don & Mary Miller
(707) 964-0803
Pre-registration required. Class hours 9am-1pm. Class fee $10 per student.
Mendocino Fort Bragg 4/17 TBA Randy Marler
(707) 964-3542
Don & Mary Miller
(707) 964-0803
Pre-registration required. Class hours 9am-1pm. Class fee $10 per student.
Mendocino Fort Bragg 6/12 TBA Randy Marler
(707) 964-3542
Don & Mary Miller
(707) 964-0803
Pre-registration required. Class hours 9am-1pm. Class fee $10 per student.
Mendocino Fort Bragg 8/21 TBA Randy Marler
(707) 964-3542
Don & Mary Miller
(707) 964-0803
Pre-registration required. Class hours 9am-1pm. Class fee $10 per student.
Mendocino Fort Bragg 10/2 TBA Randy Marler
(707) 964-3542
Don & Mary Miller
(707) 964-0803
Pre-registration required. Class hours 9am-1pm. Class fee $10 per student.
Mendocino Ukiah 1/23 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 3/20 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 5/22 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 7/10 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 9/4 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Mendocino Ukiah 10/2 Ukiah Gun Club John Holder
(707) 485-8445
Eric Smith
(707) 485-8829
Fee $10. Pre-registration required.
Merced Atwater     Lon Baugh Email to sign up for class.
Merced Atwater 3/3 Atwater Community Center Lon Baugh 6-10pm. Must pre-register at the Atwater Community Center office. Class fee $10
Merced   on-going sign ups   John Stokes
(209) 480-0298
 
Monterey Monterey 1/10 Monterey DFG Office Kevan Urquhart
(831) 206-9066
Class fee $20 per person. 12-5pm. Sign-up deadline is 2 weeks prior to the class, no exceptions.
Monterey Salinas Class Schedule Hunter's Supply Don Weber
(831) 915-9054
Pre-registration required. Sign-up early as classes fill up fast.
Napa Napa 4/14 Napa Valley Sheriff's Dept Deputy Matt Macomber All classes are free of charge. Class times are 6pm-10pm. Special classes available to private groups of 10 or more students.
Napa Napa 7/7 Napa Valley Sheriff's Dept Deputy Matt Macomber All classes are free of charge. Class times are 6pm-10pm. . Special classes available to private groups of 10 or more students.
Napa Pope Valley 1/23 Pope Valley Fire Dept Phil Parker
(707) 355-0839
class at 9am- 1pm or until class is finished.
Orange Laguna Niguel   On-Target Indoor Shooting Range
27692 Camino Capistrano
(949) 348-0352
Gregg Bouslog

Please review the following information about classes at this location Website(PDF)

Classes held on the 2nd Tues of every month 6pm-10pm, the 3rd Sat 8am-12pm

Riverside Corona Monthly Mike Raahauges Shooting Enterprises Patrick Ryan
(714) 313-2864
Casey Rasmussen
(714) 840-1370
Henry Karwan
(714) 775-0331
 
Sacramento Sacramento     Brad Gunter
916-728-5500
Home Study classes
San Bernardino Hesperia call for dates   Ken Crawford
(760) 948-4218
 
San Bernardino Rancho Cucamonga monthly Bass Pro Shops
7777 Victoria Gardens lane
  Call (909) 922-5500, ask for customer service to get information and to register. Classes are the First Weds of the month 5-9pm, or the 1st Sat or Sun, or the 3rd Sat or Sun at 1230pm. Be very prompt. Class fee $20 purchase of gift card which is returned upon passing the class.
San Diego Descanso call for dates   Doug McClanahan
(619) 445-2305
 
San Diego San Diego Call for dates   Frank Alessio
(760) 743-8718
 
San Diego San Diego First Sat of every month DFG Office
4949 View Ridge Ave
(858) 467-4257 Class fee $10. Hours 9am-2pm.
San Francisco San Francisco 2/27 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 4/24 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 6/26 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 7/31 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 8/28 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 9/25 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Francisco San Francisco 10/30 Pacific Rod and Gun
520 John Muir Drive
Mark Boyle
(650) 477-0156
Class is 8am-12pm. Class fee is $10
San Joaquin Escalon     Manual and Susie Oliveira  
San Joaquin Lodi     Charlene Wright
(209) 329-5964
Contact for class dates
San Joaquin Tracy     Kerry Johnson
(209) 833-1343
Call for classes
San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo     Daniel Lipich
(805) 807-1912
Home Study
San Luis Obispo   On-going classes   Ian McKnight
(805) 260-0356
email hunteredslo@yahoo.com or call for class information
San Mateo San Mateo Ongoing Coyote Point Rifle Range Gary Shweid Class dates and registration form go to www.coyotepointrpc.org
Santa Barbara Santa Maria     Trinidad Martinez
(805) 448-3793
Call to sign up. Will hold a class when 3 or more students sign up.
Santa Clara Morgan Hill as needed   Steve Balbo
(408) 776-3686
Call to sign up. Will hold a class when 3 or more students have signed up.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 1/24 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 3/20 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 5/22 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 7/17 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 9/11 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Clara Santa Clara 11/20 Reed's Indoor Range
(408) 970-9870
  www.train2besafe.com On-line course study required. Preregistration required at Reed's Indoor Range. 1100 Duane Ave.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 1/9 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 3/6 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 5/1 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 7/10 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 9/4 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 11/6 Call or email for location Gary Brennan
(831) 421-2450
Class 1-5pm. Send email when online portion is completed. Class is outdoors so dress for the weather.
Shasta Redding     Dept Fish and Game
530 225-2300
Classes held most months - dates vary (Continuous registration)
Shasta Redding     Ted Lidie
 
Shasta Shasta Lake 2/16 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 3/23 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 4/20 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 5/25 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 6/22 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 7/27 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 8/31 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 9/28 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 10/26 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 11/23 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Shasta Shasta Lake 12/14 Shasta Lake Fire Dept #3 Ted Lidie
6-10pm. Must complete home study prerequisites to attend. Pre-register by email, send students name, age, address and phone number. Class fee $10.
Sonoma Santa Rosa 1/29 Santa Rosa Parks and Rec J&J Goodman 5:30pm-9:30pm. Must Pre-register at SRRP online or call (707) 543-3737. Class size limited to 25 students.
Sonoma Santa Rosa 3/24 Santa Rosa Parks and Rec J&J Goodman 5:30pm-9:30pm. Must Pre-register at SRRP online or call (707) 543-3737. Class size limited to 25 students.
Sonoma Santa Rosa 8/4 Santa Rosa Parks and Rec J&J Goodman 5:30pm-9:30pm. Must Pre-register at SRRP online or call (707) 543-3737. Class size limited to 25 students.
Sonoma Santa Rosa 10/6 Santa Rosa Parks and Rec J&J Goodman 5:30pm-9:30pm. Must Pre-register at SRRP online or call (707) 543-3737. Class size limited to 25 students.
Sonoma Sonoma 10/23 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road, Sonoma
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours 6pm-10pm.
Sonoma Sonoma 12/18 Valley of the Moon Gun Club
27000 Burndale Road, Sonoma
Sam Grow
(707) 648-0410
Class hours 6pm-10pm.
Stanislaus   on-going sign ups   John Stokes
(209) 480-0298
 
Tuolumne Jamestown 12/17   Marty or Kathy
(209) 532-3233
Must pre-register at least 2 weeks prior to class, $10 deposit to hold your spot, refundable after you complete the class. To sign up and get study book for class, call Marty or Kathy Monday-Thursday between 8am-5pm.

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.