California Hunter Safety Course and Hunting License Test

Welcome to the official online hunting safety course developed for the California Department of Fish and Game. Taking a hunting course will allow you to comply with California hunter education law and will also make you a safer and more knowledgeable hunter.

Before you begin the online course, please locate and contact a certified hunter education instructor in your area. You will need to attend a 4-hour home study/online class with a certified hunter education instructor. Contact the local District Coordinator for more information.

	Simple and self-paced—This hunter safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about how a firearm works.
	When you're ready, take the official Pre-Certification Exam for only $15. Upon passing, receive your California Pre-Certification Exam Voucher, which allows you to attend a day of field activities required to complete the certification process.

Two Study Options

• Study at home with the online course, or
• Share the learning experience with other interested students and a qualified instructor. See a list of classroom courses.

What You'll Learn

Take any of the California hunting safety courses and:

• Learn about hunter responsibility and ethics
• Discover how firearms work and learn about firearm safety
• Improve your wildlife identification, game care, survival and first aid skills
• Develop firearm handling skills and hunting techniques
• Increase awareness about wildlife conservation and management
• For students passing the online test, receive your official California Pre-Certification Exam Voucher.

Hunter education is not just for kids and not just for hunters. The program is for all folks who enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in conservation. The course can also be an excellent refresher for veteran hunters.