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
April 25, 26 Nevada County Sportsmen Larry Rolufs (530) 885-7677  
May 15, 16 Rocklin/Wilderness Archery/Maya Robert Moore (916) 723-6792  
June 13, 14 Paradise Joe Becker(530) 877-7438 Bowhunter/Hunter Ed combo for those interested. Pre-registration required.
June 19, 20 Rocklin/Wilderness Archery/Maya Robert Moore (916) 723-6792  
June 27 Santee, San Diego County Bow n Arrow Shop 
(619) 443-5488		 Class is at the Independent Baptist Church. Class info (PDF)
August 1, 2 Rocklin/Wilderness Archery/Maya Jim Williams (916) 723-6792  
Sept. 19, 20 Rocklin/Wilderness Archery/Maya Larry Rolufs (530) 885-7677  
    Jeff Banke 510-581-0249  
Camping Available   Keith Walker 209-745-3969 beth-keith@softcom.net  
    Wilda Sealy 530-865-3786  
    Jim Connors at (760) 432-0605  
Firs Sunday March-June   Bow Rack 1085 Broadway Ave. Contact 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  
June 26, 28 Pacifica James Langell (650) 392-5128 San Francisco Archers. 7-10pm on the 26th and 8-4pm on the 28th.

 

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.