California Department of Fish and Wildlife

California Hunter Education Program

Advanced Hunting Clinics

Black Powder Hunting Clinic

April 27, 2013
River Oaks Range, Winton

Are you new to big game hunting? Or, are you nostalgic and you would like to see what hunting was like in the 18th and 19th centuries?  Here’s the class for you…learn from the experts. We are offering this one-day clinic which will give you the hands-on information you need to get started in Black Powder Hunting.  The clinic will include both class room and live fire exercises. The classroom portion will include a short history of black powder shooting, different styles of Black Powder Rifles used today, how to safely load and shoot the black powder rifle, Laws and regulations pertaining to black powder hunting and  hunting strategies for hunting with black powder firearms. The live fire exercise will be target shooting with black powder firearms. All course material and loaner black powder firearms will be provided. This clinic is designed for all skill levels.  Please do not bring any personal firearms to this clinic.

Space is limited to 25 people so please register early. Cost: $45. 16 years and younger are free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Contact for more information:
Lieutenant Dan Lehman
916-358-4356

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.