*Students taking either option must also successfully complete a 4- to 5-hour 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
May 5, 2008
Where:
Goodyear
Sportsman's Warehouse
13277 W. McDowell Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
What:
Introductory
When:
April 29 May 1, 6, 8
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
May 10 - 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-register by calling the Sportman's Warehouse at 623-536-0700
Instructor:
Ernie Watson
Where:
Mammoth San Pedro Valle Lions Club
513 Main St.
What:
Introductory
When:
May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 & 22
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
May 17 - 7:00A.M to 12:00 P.M.
Cost:
$0.0
Registration:
To Pre-Registers Contact Ben Brochu at 520-229-3222
Instructor:
Ben Brochu
Where:
Goodyear Sportsman's Warehouse
13277 W. McDowell Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
What:
Basic
When:
May 19, 26 June 3, 9, 16
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
June 7 - 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-register by calling the Sportsman's Warehouse at 623-536-0700
Instructor:
Jim Young
Where:
Payson Payson Police Department (Across from Walmart)
303 N. Beeline
Payson, AZ 85541
What:
Basic
When:
May 20, 22, 27, 29
6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
May 24 - 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Jim Young at 928-472-8543
Instructor:
Jim Young
Where:
Goodyear Sportman's Warehouse
13277 W. McDowell Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
What:
Basic
When:
May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 28
5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
June 7 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-Registration contact Sportsman's Warehouse Customer Service at 623-536-0700. registration
Instructor:
Cliff Saylor
Where:
Yuma Arizona Game and Fish Department - Yuma Office
9140 E. 28th St.
Yuma, AZ 85365
What:
Combo
When:
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
June 14 - TBA
Cost:
cost
Registration:
registration
Instructor:
instructor
Where:
Camp Verde
Camp Verde Parks &
Recreaction Building
395 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ
86322
What:
Combo
When:
July 21, 22, 23, 24
8:00 A.M. to 1 P.M.
July 25
7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
Pre-registration call Bob Zimmerli at 928-554-0135 or e-mail at rzimmerli@q.com
Instructor:
Bob Zimmerli
Where:
Yuma Arizona Game and Fish Department - Yuma Office
9140 E. 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
What:
Combo
When:
July 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31 August 1,
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 2 - Time (TBA)
Cost:
$0.00
Registration:
Registration at door on July 21
Instructor:
Buck Appleby and Gary Hovatter
Where:
Yuma Arizona Game and Fish Department - Yuma Office
9140 E. 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
What:
Combo
When:
August 11, 12, 14,15, 18, 19, 21, 22
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 23 - Time (TBA)
Cost:
$0.00
Registration:
Registration at door on August 11
Instructor:
Buck Appleby and Gary Hovatter
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, 30, October 2, 7, 9
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 4th 8:00AM to 12:00PM or 1:00PM to 5:00 PM
Cost:
$9.00
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
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, 30, October 2, 7, 9
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 4th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost:
$9.00
Registration:
Pre-Register contact Mike Zaccardi at 480-834-1791 and at the door the first night September 9th
