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 held 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.
2/23 Santee, San Diego County Bob Fusco Internet Bowhunting class. Class hours 5pm-9pm. Email instructor for more information.
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
4/19 Santee, San Diego County Bob Fusco Internet Bowhunting class. Class hours 5pm-9pm. Email instructor for more information.
5/5-6 San Luis Obispo Ronald McCutcheon
(805) 234-7873		 Student must pre-register with Ron prior to the class. Class is from 8am-5pm. Dress casual and bring archery equipment to second day of class. Class fee $20. Students who take the internet portion are welcome to attend, class fee for internet students is $25.
5/12-13 Barstow Jay Donahue
(760) 985-3699
William Brimhall
(760) 718-0605		 Diamond Pacific Building. Please register no later than two weeks in advance. Class fee $20.
5/18-19 Roseville Robert Moore
(916) 531-1281		 Wilderness Archery/Maya Bowhunters Range. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of class. Contact the instructor for start times and to pre-register.
6/10 Escondido Frank Alessio
(760) 743-8718		 7:30am-5pm. Held at the Escondido Fish and Game range. S
6/15-16 Roseville Robert Moore
(916) 531-1281		 Wilderness Archery/Maya Bowhunters Range. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of class. Contact the instructor for start times and to pre-register.
6/16 Humboldt County Mort Scott
(707) 839-2800		 Limited to 12 students. Must pre-register.
7/07-8 Victorville, San Bernardino County Lyle Drenth
(760) 885-5114		 Limited to 20 students. Apple Valley Gun Club (see website for more details www.applevalleygunclub.com) Must pre-register at least 2 weeks before the class.Class fee $25.
7/19 Santee, San Diego County Bob Fusco Internet Bowhunting class. Class hours 5pm-9pm. Email instructor for more information.
7/28-29 Roseville Jim Williams
(916) 730-9954		 Wilderness Archery/Maya Bowhunters Range. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of class. Contact the instructor for start times and to pre-register.
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.
8/19 San Mateo County Jim Langell
(650) 392-5128		 San Francisco Archers. Pre-registration required. Class fee $5. On-line class follow up.
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)
9/22 Roseville Larry Rolufs
(530) 305-9581		 Maya Bowhunters Range. Internet Completion Field experience class.

 

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