*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 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
March 12, 2010
Where:
Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
February 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
March 13 - 7;00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's operator at
623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Cliff Saylor
Where:
Flagstaff - Class is Full Mountain View Church
2150 E. Linda Vista Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
What:
Introductory
When:
February 26
4:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
February 27
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Class is Full
Instructor:
Donny Nelson
Where:
Tucson South East Regional Park Range
11296 S. Harrison Rd.
Tucson AZ 85747
What:
Combo
When:
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20
7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Anthony Bruno at 520-850-4181.
Instructor:
Anthony Bruno
Where:
Payson Payson Police Dept. - Training Room 303 N. Beeline Hwy.
Payson, AZ 85541 (across from Wal-Mart)
What:
Basic
When:
March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
March 13 - 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Jim Young at 928-472-8543.
Instructor:
Jim Young
Where:
Phoenix Ben Avery Shooting Facility Conservation Education Building
4044 W Black Canyon Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85056
What:
Combo
When:
March 9, 11,16, 23, 30
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
March 13 & 27
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Registration by email at slowertwist@yahoo.com (indicate names of students, and phone number)
Instructor:
Keith Paul
Where:
Williams Bob Dean Rodeo Barn
500 Rodeo Rd.
Williams, AZ
8646
What:
Combo
When:
March 13, 20
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
March 14, 21
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
March 15, 19
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact John Miller at 928-635-4330 or Scott Miller at joldudemiller@yahoo.com
Instructor:
John Miller
Where:
Yuma Arizona Game and Fish Department
9140 E. 28th St.
Yuma, AZ 85365
What:
Combo
When:
March 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
March 27 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$0.00 per person
Registration:
Registration first night of class, March 15 at 5:30 P.M. or pre-registration contact Patrick Headington at 928-257-8143 or
Instructor:
Patrick Headington
Where:
Florence American Legion Post 520 S. Main St.
Florence, AZ 85132
What:
Basic /Combo
When:
March 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
May 8 - 7 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$5.00 per person or $10.00 per family
Registration:
To register contact the American Legion Post at 520-868-5576.
Instructor:
Jim Martin
Where:
Morenci Training and Development Center (MODOC)
889 Mountain View
Morenci, AZ 85540
What:
Basic
When:
March 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
March 27 - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Registration:
Registration at door March 22, 5:30 P.M., or pre-registration contact Scott Heap at 928-322-2971.
Instructor:
Scott Heap
Where:
Casa Grande
City of Casa Grande Parks and Recreation
404 E. 4th St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
What:
Basic
When:
March 22, 25, 29 April 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
April 10 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Registration:
Registration at door March 22, 6;30 P.M., or pre-registration contact Doug Currie at 520-836-6628.
Instructor:
Doug Currie
Where:
Avondale Estrella Mtn. Comm. College
3000 N. Dysart Rd.
Avondale, AZ 85392
What:
Basic
When:
March 29, 31 April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
April 25 -
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Register at College office or call 623-935-8888, ask for course #65451.
Class intended for students 16 years of age or older. Persons under age 16 may attend when accompanyig a registered older family member.
Instructor:
Karl Steinman and Wally Stokebrand
Where:
Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
March 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
April 24 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's operator at
623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Jerry Wilson
Where:
Mesa - Class is Full Bass Pro Shops / Outdoor World
1133 N. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
What:
Introductory
When:
March 30, 31 April 1
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
April 3 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Class is Full
Instructor:
Kip Freeman
Where:
Glendale Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28
5:30 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
April 24 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's Telephone Operator at 623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Cilff Saylor
Where:
Pinetop Arizona Game and Fish Department - Regional Office
2878 E. White Mountain Blvd.
Pinetop, AZ 85935
What:
Combo
When:
March 31 April 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
April 17 - 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person or $16.00 per family
Registration:
Registration at door March 31, 6;00 P.M., or pre-registration contact Mike Gillespie at 928-368-4088.
Instructor:
Mike Gillespie
Where:
Phoenix Sportsman's Warehouse Outfitters
19205 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
What:
Combo
When:
April 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 May 2, 4
6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
May 2 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Linda Vedo at 602-460-0733.
Instructor:
Chris Hastie and Phil Wolslagel
Where:
Oracle Oracle Fire Department
1475 W. American Ave.
Oracle, AZ 85623
What:
Basic
When:
April 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15
6;00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
April 17- 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$7.00 per person or $10.00 per family
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Will Ramsay at 520-896-2613 or wllramsay@yahoo.com.
Instructor:
Will Ramsay
Where:
Kingman Mohave Sportsman Club
3155 Oatman Rd.
Kingman, AZ 86401
What:
Supplemental - non residents only
When:
April 24, 2010
Cost:
$8.00 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
Where:
Phoenix Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W Carefree Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
What:
Combo
When:
April 24,25, May 8, 9
7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00
Registration:
pre-registration contact Linda Vedo at 602-460-0733
Instructor:
John Vedo & Chris Hastie
Where:
Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
May 11, 18, 25 June 1
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
June 5 - 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's operator at 623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Jerry Wilson
Where:
Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What:
Basic
When:
June 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
June 26 7:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Cabela's operator at 623-872-6700.
Instructor:
Jerry Wilson
Where:
Mesa Sportsman's Warehouse
1750 S Greenfield Rd
Mesa, 85206
What:
Basic
When:
June 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29,
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
June 26
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration at the door on June 10th at 6:00 P.M.
for any questions contact Jim at 480-794-0424
