*You must complete the
final test online and have your certificate number ready when calling to schedule a field day.
BasicCourse
About 20 hours – mostly classroom instruction and a 4-hour field day.
ComboCourse
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
June 30, 2009
Where:
Glendale Cabela's 9380 W. Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ
85305
What:
Basic
When:
June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
June 27 - 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's Telephone Operator at 623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Cliff Saylor
Where:
Taylor Taylor Fire Department
411 Peppermill Rd.
Taylor, AZ 85939
What:
Introductory
When:
June 29 July 1, 6, 8
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
July 11 - Time (TBD)
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Nathan at ncarpenter@pprintz.com
Instructor:
Nathan Carpenter
Where:
Superior Superior Fire Department
35 S. Magma Ave.
Superior, AZ 85273
What:
Basic
When:
June 29 July 1, 3, 6, 8, 10
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
July 11 - 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person or $12.00 per family
Registration:
Registration at door June 29 at 5:00 P.M.
Instructor:
Fernando Careaga
Where:
Phoenix
Sportsman's Warehouse
19205 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
What:
Combo
When:
July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 August 4, 6
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
August 2 - 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Linda Vedo at 602-460-0733.
Instructor:
Chris Hastie
Where:
Wickenburg Calvary Baptist Church - Hart Education Center 479 Villa Sereno Dr.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
What:
Combo
When:
July 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
July 25 - 7:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Registration at door July 6, 6:00 P.M. For questions contact Dan Rigo at 928-684-3533.
Instructor:
Dan Rigo
Where:
Mesa Class is full Bass Pro Shop
1133 N. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85201
What:
Basic
When:
July 15, 17, 22, 24, 30 August 5
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 1 - 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Class is full
Instructor:
Mike Zaccardi
Where:
Bellemont Camp Navajo
Bellemont Security Bilding
12 miles west of flagstaff on I-40 (exit 194)
What:
Combo
When:
July 18, 19, 25, 26
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Kevin or Mylinda Kelly at
928-635-4948
Instructor:
Kevin Kelly
Where:
Mesa class is full Bass Pro Shop
1133 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
What:
Introductory
When:
July 21 & 23
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
August 15 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
class is full .
Instructor:
Kip Freeman
Where:
Glendale Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
July 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's Telephone Operator at 623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Cliff Saylor
Where:
Morenci Center for Development & Performance Excellence
889 Mountain View Rd.
Morenci, AZ 85540
What:
Basic
When:
July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 1 - TBA
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Scott Heap at 928-322-2971 or 928-865-6603.
Instructor:
Scott Heap
Where:
St. David
St. David Fire Department
515 E. Dragoon Vista Ln.
St. David, AZ 85630
What:
Introductory
When:
July 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
August 1 - TBD
Cost:
$2.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Henry Nyquist at 520-255-0682 or 520-720-9766.
Instructor:
Henry Nyquist
Where:
Yuma 9140 E. 28th St.
Yuma, AZ 85365
What:
Combo
When:
July 27, 28, 30, 31 August 3, 4, 6, 7
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 8 - TBA
Cost:
$0.00
Registration:
Register at the door on August 17 at 6:00 P.M.
Instructor:
Buck Appleby
Where:
Near St. Johns and Concho Apache County Fair Grounds
Will meet in the Fair Building
What:
Combo
When:
July 27 - 4:30 to 8:30
July 28, 29, 30, 31 August 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
August 8 - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Registration:
Registration at door July 27 at 4:30 to 8:30.
Instructor:
Don Borg
Where:
Flagstaff Class is full Camp out off FH3, Lake Mary Rd.
South East of Flagstaff
What:
Basic
When:
July 31 - 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M.
August 1 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
August 2 - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Class is full
Instructor:
Bobby Goitia and Tom Mackin
Where:
Globe - Miami
Charles Bejarano Middle School
4635 B Ragus Rd. (Ragus Rd. & Hwy. 60)
Miami, AZ 85539
What:
Combo
When:
August 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 29 - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact John Stemm at 928-425-3372
Instructor:
John Stemm
Where:
Camp Verde
Camp Verde Middle School
370 Camp Lincoln Rd.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
What:
Basic
When:
August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
August 15 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$7.00 per person or $15.00 per family
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Kevin Presmyk at 928-567-0023.
Instructor:
Kevin Presmyk
Where:
Mesa Poston Jr. High School
2433 E. Adobe St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
What:
Basic
When:
September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 October 1, 6, 8
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Field day October 3 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon or 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Registration at door September 8th starting at 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. For questions contact Mike Zaccardi at 480-834-1791.
Instructor:
Mike Zaccardi
Where:
Mesa Poston Jr. High School
2433 E. Adobe St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
What:
Combo
When:
September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 October 1, 6, 8
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Field day October 3 - 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre- Registration required 480-834-1791. Registration at the door September 8th 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
For questions contact Mike Zaccardi at 480-834-1791.