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Hunter Education
 

There are three different types of hunter education courses offered in Arizona
see schedule at bottom of page

 

Introductory Course – NEW!

 

Two options:

 

1. 7 to 10 hours of classroom instruction.

*Students taking either option must also successfully complete a 4- to 5-hour field day.

2. Self-paced, independent study online via the Internet. Click Here to take this course online

with

Online Field Day Schedule (For online course only*)

 

*You must complete the final test online and have your certificate number ready when calling to schedule a field day.

   

Basic Course

About 20 hours – mostly classroom instruction and a 4-hour field day.

   

Combo Course

About 28 hours – the Basic course plus an NBEF/IBEP bowhunter education class. Includes a 5- to 6-hour field day.


New Hunter Education Instructor Forms

Hunting Education Instructors

See current course schedule below

There is also a “supplemental” hunter education class offered for people who have completed hunter education training in other states and wish to learn more about Arizona hunting issues. Call the Education Branch at the number below for information.

All classroom hunter safety education courses are taught by Arizona Game and Fish Department certified volunteer instructors. The instructors determine when and where the classes will be held.

Note: Individuals 9 years of age or older may take either the online or classroom version of the course. If a student has not yet reached their tenth birthday but have successfully completed a course, their certification will become valid on their 10th birthday.

For more information, call the Education Branch at: (623) 236-7235 or (623) 236-7219.

 
Directions
For driving directions and maps to class locations, enter the location address at MapQuest.
 
Schedule - Updated January 25, 2012
 
Where: El Mirage
El Mirage Senior Center
14010 N. El Mirage Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
What: Combo
When: January 7, 14, 28
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
January 21 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $7.00 per person or $17.00 per family
Registration: Pre-registration contact Robert Bond at 602-938-5235.
Instructor: Robert Bond
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Where: Superior
Superior Fire Department Classroom
236 Golf Course Rd.
Superior, AZ 85173
What: Basic
When: January 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 25
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
January 28 - 8;00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Pre-registration contact Fernando Careaga at careaga47@yahoo.com or 520-689-5957.
Instructor: Fernando Careaga
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Where: Phoenix Class is full
Sahuaro Elementary School
12835 N. 33rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
What: Basic
When: January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 24
6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M
January 22 - Noon. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Steve Bilovesky and Russ Gunderson
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Where: Tucson     Class is full
Sportsman Warehouse
3945 W Costco Dr
Tucson AZ 85741
What: Basic
When: January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, February 2, & 7
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
February 4, 2012 - 8:00 AM to Noon

Cost: $5.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Jeff Dalecke
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Where: Glendale    Class is full
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Basic
When: January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
February 4 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Mark Garcia
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Where: Glendale    Class is full
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Basic
When: January 11, 18, 25, 31 February 1, 8
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
February 4 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Cliff Saylor
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Where: Page
Quality Inn Page - Lake Powell
287 N. Lake Powell Blvd.
Page, AZ 86040
What: Supplemental - non residents only
When: January 14, 2012
Cost: $8.00 per student
Registration: To register contact Dave Williams at 623-236-7434. Must have completed Hunter Education class in another state after 1/1/1980.
Instructor: Hank Schucking
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Where: Prescott Class is full
Prescott NF Fire Center
2400 Melville Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86301
What: Combo
When: January 21 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
January 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
January 28 - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
January 29 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $8.00 per person
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Steve Sams / Clayton Hollaway
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Where: Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Community Center
3001 N. la Montana Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
What: Basic
When: January 24, 25, 31 February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
February 18 - 7:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Cost: $10.00 per student
Registration: Pre register on line at www.fh.az.gov -> Service and Forms ->on line recreation registration -> establish ID and PIN -> Pay on line for Course #5968 or call 480-816-5100 ext. 0. You may also register in person at Fountain Hills Town Hall, 2nd floor or down load registration form and fax to number on form. Walk in: First night at the door, Max 30, preregistered seated first.
Instructor: James Hawkins
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Where: Tempe Class is full
Pyle Adult Center
655 E Southern Ave
Tempe AZ
What: Basic -
When: January 25, 31, February 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
February 18 - 8:00 AM to Noon

Cost: $8.00 Adults, youths $4.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Jerry Lape
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Where: San Simon
San Simon School
2226 W. Business I10
San Simon, AZ 85632

What: Introductory
When: January 27 - 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
January 28 - 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Registration at door first night of class or pre-registration contact Chris Kelliher or Mike Zamadio at ckelliher@ftthomas.k12.az.us
Instructor: Chris Kelliher
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Where: Duncan Class is full
Packer Station Fire Station
AZ Hwy 70 & 4th St.
Duncan, AZ 85534
What: Basic
When: January 30 February 1, 3, 6, 8
5:00 P.M to 8:30 P.M
February 11 - 8;00 A.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: George Claridge
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Where: Page
Page Middle School
101 E. El Mirage
Page, AZ 86040
What: Combo
When: February 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 22, 24, 27, 29 March 2, 5
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
March 3 - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost: $8.00 per student
Registration: Pre-registration contact Hank Schucking at hesbullelk@gmail.com or 928-380-6622.
Instructor: Hank Schucking
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Where: Mammoth - San Manuel
Mammoth - San Manuel Jr., Sr. High School
711 McNab Parkway
San Manuel, AZ 85631
What: Basic
When: February 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
February 18 - 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Pre-registration contact Reuben Barragan at rrbarragan68@gmail.com.
Instructor: Reuben Barragan
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Where: Bagdad
Bagdad Latter-Day-Saints
102 Community Drive
Bagdad, AZ 86321
What: Basic
When: February 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 28
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 25 - 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost: $5.00 per student
Registration: Pre registration contact Mark Dabbs at mldabbs@northlink.com or 928-633-4356.
Instructor: Mark Dabbs
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Where: Yuma
Sprague's Sport Shop
345 W. 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
What: Basic
When: February 13, 14, 15, 16
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 18 - 7:30 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
Registration: Pre-registration contact Ron Gissendaner at ron@spragues.com or 928-726-0022.
Instructor: Rusty McBride
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Where: Miami
Charles J. Befarano Elementary School
4635 Regus Rd.
Miami, AZ 85539
What: Combo
When: February 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 March 1
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
March 3 - 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration:
Instructor: John Stemm
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Where: Glendale     Class is full
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Basic
When: February 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
March 3 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Cliff Saylor
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Where: Humbolt
American Legion Post 78
3301 S. Highway 69
Humbolt, AZ 86329
What: Combo
When: March 3, 4, 10
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
March 11 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Pre-registration contact Jim Ludvigson at 928-632-5154.
Instructor: Jim Ludvigson
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Where: Casa Grande
Casa Grande Parks and Recreation
404 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
What: Basic
When: March 5, 8, 23, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
March 31 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Registration at door first night of class or pre-registration contact Doug Currie at 520-560-2095 or Currie@cgmailbox.com
Instructor: Doug Currie
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