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Hunter Education
 

There are three different types of hunter education courses offered in Arizona
see schedule at bottom of page

 

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.


New Hunter Education Instructor Forms

Hunting Education Instructors

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 June 6, 2013
 
Where: Tempe
Pyle Adult Center
655 E Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
What: Basic
When: June 3, 4, 5 & 6
5:00PM to 9:00PM
Cost: $8.00 per adult / $4.00 per juvenile
Registration: Pre-registration call Tempe Parks & Recreation at 480-350-5266 or www.tempe.gov/brochure (class barcode 34490).
Instructor: Andy Megaw
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Where: Ajo
Ajo Border Patrol Station
850 N. Hwy. 85
Ajo, AZ 85321
What: Basic
When: June 8 & 9
Cost: $0.00
Registration: To pre-register please contact or 623-236-7219
Instructor: Dan Rigo
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Where: Mesa    Class is full
Sportsmans Warehouse
1750 S Greenfield Rd
Mesa AZ 85206
What: Basic
When: June 11, 13, 18, 20
5:30PM to 8:30PM
June 16 8:00AM to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Dave Kelley/ Andy Megaw
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Where: Mammoth
Mammoth Elementary Stem School
111 W Dungan Drive
Mammoth AZ 85618
What: Basic
When: June 21 6:00PM to 9:00PM
June 22 8:00AM to 5:00PM 
June 23 7:00AM to 11:00AM

Cost: $0.00
Registration: Registration at the door June 21st at 6:00PM
Instructor: Reuban Barragan
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Where: Tuba City
Navajo Nation Police Department
CSI Building
Tuba City , AZ 86045
What: Basic
When: June 22 & 23
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Registration at the door June 22nd at 8:00AM
Instructor: Art Johnson
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Where: Mesa    Class is full
Bass Pro / Outdoor World
1133 N. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85201
What: Basic
When: July 13 & 14
9:00AM to 6:00PM
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Andy Megaw
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Where: Superior
Superior Fire Department
236 Golf Course Rd.
Superior AZ 85173
What: Basic
When: July 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
6:00PM to 9:00 PM
July 27th 7:00AM to 11:00AM
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Registration at the door on July 15th at 6:00 PM or call Fernando at 520-689-5957
Instructor: Fernando Careaga
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Where: Peach Springs
Hualapai Indian Reservation
947 Rodeo Way
Peach Springs, AZ 86434
What: Basic
When: July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Pre-Registration contact Annette Bravo at 602-509-0924 or annettebravo@frontiernet.net.
*This Hunter Education course will be incorporated into   the Tribes Youth Resource Training Camp. Each Day, students will recieve instruction in an environmental field, ride horses to the classroom instruction site, recieve classroom instruction, then ride horses back to camp.
Instructor: Annette Bravo
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Where: Flagstaff Class is full
Northern Arizona Shooting Range
What: Basic
When: July 26 & 28
Noon - 6;00 P.M.
July 27- 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $0.00
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Bobby Goitia
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Where: Glendale Class is full
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Basic
When: August 13, 15, 20, 22
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
August 18 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $5.00 per student
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Jesse Freeman
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Where: Mesa Class is full
Bass Pro / Outdoor World
1133 N. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85201
What: Basic
When: September 9, 12, 24, 26
5;00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
September 15 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $5.00 per student
Registration: Class is full
Instructor: Jesse Freeman
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Where: Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Community Center
13001 N. La Montana Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
What: Basic
When: September 17, 18, 24, 25, October 1,2
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
October 5- 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $10.00 per student
Registration: Register on line at: www.fh.az.gov -->Services and Forms -->on line recreation registration-->establish ID and PIN-->Pay on line for Course #564. Over phone: Call 480-816-5100 ext. 0. In person: Register at Fountain Hills Town Hall 2nd floor. Fax: Down load registration form and fax to # on form. Walk in: First night at the door, max 35, prereister seated first.
Instructor: James Hawkins
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Where: Glendale
Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale
Glendale, AZ 85305
What: Basic
When: October 1, 3, 8, 10
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
October 6 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $5.00 per student
Registration: Pre-register online at https://azsodd.com/HE
(case sensitive).
Instructor: Jesse Freeman
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Where: Mesa
Bass Pro / Outdoor World
1133 N. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85201
What: Basic
When: December 3, 5, 10, 12
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
December 8 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost: $5.00 per student
Registration: Pre-register online at https://azsodd.com/HE
(case sensitive).
Instructor: Jesse Freeman
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