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Hunter Education
 

There are three different types of hunter education courses offered in Arizona:

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.

See schedule of class offerings 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: To be certified, students must attend ALL listed dates and be a minimum of 10 years of age.

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 October 1, 2008
 
Where: Mesa
Poston Jr. High School
2433 E Adobe St. Mesa 85213
(Between Gilbert & Lindsay and University & Brown)
What: Basic
When: September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 October 2, 7
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 4th 8:00AM to 12:00PM or 1:00PM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $8.00
Registration: Registration at the door the first night September 9th at 6:30 PM
For questions contact Mike Zaccardi at 480-834-1791
Instructor: Mike Zaccardi
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Where: Mesa
Poston Jr. High School
2433 E Adobe St. Mesa 85213
(Between Gilbert & Lindsay and University & Brown)
What: Combo
When: September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 October 2, 7 
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 4th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $8.00
Registration: Pre-Register contact Mike Zaccardi at 480-834-1791 and at the door the first night September 9th
Instructor: Mike Zaccardi
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Where: Winslow
Winslow Fire Department
215 Taylor Ave
What: Basic
When: September 25, 30, October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16
6:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 18 - 8:00 A.M. to 12 noon
Cost: $7.00
Registration: Pre-registration contact Charles Brewer at 928-289-5464
Instructor: Charles Brewer
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Where: Flagstaff    Class is full
Arizona Game and Fish Department
3500 S. Lake Mary Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
What: Introductory
When: September 27
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
September 28th
9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
Cost: $8.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Donny Nelson
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Where: Young
Young Public School
St. Route 288
What: Combo
When: September 29, 30, October 1, 2,
4:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
October 3 - 8:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
October 4 - 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Cost: $8.00
Registration: Pre-registration contact John Stemm at 928-425-3372
Instructor: John Stemm
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Where: Glendale Class is full
Cabela's
9380 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ  85305
What: Basic
When: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 18 7:00 A.M. to 12 noon
Cost: $8.00
Registration: class is full
Instructor: Cliff Saylor
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Where: Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Combo
When: October 23, 28, 30 Nov 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
November 23
Cost: $0
Registration: To Pre-register contact Linda Vedo at 602-460-0733
Instructor: Chris Hastie
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Where: Avondale/Goodyear
Estrella Mtn. Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ
What: Basic
When: Monday & Wednesday
October 20, 22, 27, 29, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Cost: $8.00
Registration: Register at College office or call 623-935-8888, ask for
course #600-10005 Class intended for students 16 years of age or older. Persons under age 16 may attend when accompanying a REGISTERED older family member
class limit is 25 students
Instructor: Karl Steinman
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Where: Kingman
Mohave Sportsman's Club
3155 Oatman Rd.
What: Supplemental - non resident only
When: January 10, 2009
Cost: $5.00 per person
Registration: To register contact Dave Williams at 623-236-7434. To get hotel information contact Don Martin at 928-681-4867.  Must have completed Hunter Ed class in another state after 1/4/80.
Instructor: Don Martin
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