CDFW does not have records prior to If the class was completed prior to , the hunter should contact the original instructor, club, or organization where the course was taught to obtain a duplicate.
If the hunter is unable to obtain a duplicate through these means, they will have to repeat the course. Q: Who must show proof of hunter education when applying for a California hunting license?
A: California requires hunter education training for ANYONE who has not formerly held a California hunting license, who does not have a hunter education certificate of completion, or who does not have a current, valid, hunting license or a hunting license issued in either of the two previous years from any state, province, European Country or South Africa. A: There isn't a minimum age requirement to take the course, but young children may find the course demanding.
A Hunter Education Instructor may be able help you decide whether your child is old enough to take the course. A: Yes and no. California does have an on-line course, however, the on-line course will not get you a valid hunter education certificate. There are currently four options for you.
These sites have an on-line course that you can run through at your own pace. Once you have completed one of the above on-line courses, you will still need to attend a 4 hour follow-up class with a certified hunter education instructor. Q: I don't have time to take a California Hunter Education course.
What can I do? You may request information on this method of testing from the regional offices. There is a non-refundable, administrative fee required to take the examination. If you fail the examination, you must take a hunter education class to become certified.
Not all states accept the equivalency certificate as proof of hunter education. All states will accept the certificate of completion that is awarded upon completion of a hunter education class. Q: I have a hunting license from another country. Why won't you accept it as proof of hunter education? You may contact him by email at Robert. Pelzman wildlife. A: The Hunter Education Course consists of a minimum of 10 hours of classroom, homework, and field instruction in the following areas: firearms safety and handling, sportsmanship and ethics, wildlife management and conservation, archery, black powder, wildlife identification, game care, first aid, and survival.
After a student has successfully completed the course of instruction and passed the final examination, they are awarded a Certificate of Completion. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children in the course and its related activities. There is not a minimum age requirement to take the course, but young children may find the course demanding.
A fee may not be charged for an instructor's service; however, fees may be used to cover the purchase of training aids such as slides, flip charts, targets, and other training aids. The Hunter Education Instructor makes the final decision in determining whether a student is qualified to receive a Certificate of Completion. A student who is unsafe, or fails to demonstrate good sportsmanship will not be issued a Certificate of Completion. All first time California hunters must successfully complete a hunter education training course or pass an equivalency exam.
Visit the Hunter Education page for more information. A: Hunting licenses may be used for hunting any legal game bird or mammal. The purchase of hunting licenses and tags is an investment in the continued existence of California's hunting heritage.
Funds raised from the sale of these items are used to conduct surveys and research, perform habitat maintenance and improvement projects, and meet the administrative requirements necessary to conduct all hunting seasons.
Any reduction in this funding impacts CDFW's ability to perform these duties. Q: I have a general deer zone tag Zones A, B, or a non-premium D tag that I want to exchange but the archery season has already begun, can I still exchange it? A: No. Once the earliest season for that tag has begun, you cannot exchange it. You will have to purchase a Second Deer Tag.
Section Q: Can I get a refund if the specific area where I hunt has been closed because of fire? Refunds will not be issued for emergency area closures due to fire, weather or other natural disasters.
By law you cannot transfer a license or tag to another person Fish and Game Code, Section a. Any solution that authorizes tag refunds would have to go through a regulatory process, be adopted by FGC, approved by the Office of Administrative Law and would not be finalized until approximately spring of Hunters who do not return their tags for a preference point appeal, or exchange their tags for another hunt zone, are asked to hold onto their tags in the event the regulatory proceedings result in an option for refunds at a later date.
See the proposed regulations on the FGC website for more information. A written request must accompany the tag surrender. The request must be postmarked prior to the earliest date the tag is valid for hunting. If approved, preference points will be reinstated and one preference point will be awarded for the species for the hunt year CCR T As of August 18, , many elk, pronghorn antelope, and bighorn sheep tags are eligible for return. View a list of tags eligible for return PDF.
Resident deer tag fees are nonrefundable regardless of closures due to fire, weather, or other natural disasters CCR T Preference points used to obtain a premium deer tag may be reinstated if the premium tag is returned to CDFW prior to the start of the season see below for more information and list of eligible deer tags. Nonresident deer tag fees may be partially refunded as follows CCR T Premium deer hunt tags cannot be exchanged but preference points may be reinstated. Customers unable to hunt may surrender their tag via mail to the CDFW License and Revenue Branch prior to the season start date along with a written request to have their preference points reinstated.
The tag must be postmarked prior to the earliest date that the tag is valid for hunting. If the request is approved, preference points will be reinstated and one preference point will be awarded for deer for the hunt year CCR T Premium deer tags are defined as any hunt in which the quota filled on or before the first business day after July 1 of the previous year.
As of August 18, , many premium deer tags are eligible for return. View a list of tags eligible to return for preference points PDF. If all of the tag exchange conditions above are met, you must contact a CDFW license sales office via telephone or email to arrange your tag exchange.
License and Revenue Branch P. Home Licensing Hunting. Valid JULY 1, through JUNE 30, Fish and Game Code Section 70 defines "Resident" as any person who has resided continuously in the State of California for six months or more immediately prior to the date of their application for a license or permit, any person on active military duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or auxiliary branch thereof, or any person enrolled in the Job Corps established pursuant to Section of Title 29 of the United States Code.
To qualify, hunter must be less than 16 years of age at the beginning of the license year July 1. Successful hunters must report immediately. Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report within one week after the close of the pronghorn antelope season.
CCR, T14 Section Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report by February 1 of the license year. All tag holders must submit a report within 10 days after the close of the season.
Unsuccessful deer tag holders, whether they hunted or not, are required to report no harvest by January 31 CCR, T14 Section Unsuccessful hunters must submit a report within one week after the close of the elk season. How to Prequalify for a Disabled Veteran or Recovering Service Member License Send a photocopy of your identification and documentation of eligibility by: Mail or apply in person at any CDFW license sales office Fax at Secure document upload - To upload your documentation, you must request a secure document upload.
Send your request for a secure document upload to LRB wildlife. You will receive a response with a link to upload your documentation securely. DO NOT send your documents via email. Identification must include your address, height, weight, eye color, hair color, gender, and date of birth. A letter documenting your eligibility. Telephone number E-mail address optional, but may expedite issuance For hunting licenses only - proof of hunter education Proof is not needed if you purchased a California hunting license after CDFW will have your hunter education on file.
Mobility Impaired Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting License Application PDF Form Visually Disabled Muzzleloader Scope Permit- NO FEE Available to any resident or nonresident visually impaired hunter having a permanent loss, significant limitation, or diagnosed disease or disorder, which substantially impairs the vision of a hunter, preventing the hunter from viewing and aligning the sights of a muzzle-loading rifle with the target in order to hunt deer.
Visually Disabled Muzzleloader Scope Permit Application PDF Form Disabled Archer Permit- NO FEE Available to any resident or nonresident hunter's having permanent loss, significant limitation, or diagnosed disease or disorder, which substantially impairs one or both upper extremities preventing a hunter to draw and hold a bow in a firing position. Q: How long is a hunting license valid? Q: What do I need to do to get my hunting license? Q: What is the minimum age requirement to purchase a hunting license?
Q: Where do I purchase a hunting license? Q: How do I replace a lost or destroyed current hunting license? Q: Can I purchase a hunting license for my friend? Q: Are there any types of free or reduced-fee hunting licenses? The following nongame birds and mammals may be taken at any time of the year and in any number except as prohibited in Chapter 6: English sparrow, starling, coyote, weasels, skunks, opossum, moles and rodents excluding tree and flying squirrels, and those listed as furbearers, endangered or threatened species.
Fallow, sambar, sika, and axis deer may be taken only concurrently with the general deer season. Aoudad, mouflon, tahr, and feral goats may be taken all year. American crows Corvus brachyrhynchos may be taken only under the provisions of Section and by landowners or tenants, or by persons authorized in writing by such landowners or tenants, when American crows are committing or about to commit depredations upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health hazard or other nuisance.
Persons authorized by landowners or tenants to take American crows shall keep such written authorization in their possession when taking, transporting or possessing American crows. American crows may be taken only on the lands where depredations are occurring or where they constitute a health hazard or nuisance.
If required by Federal regulations, landowners or tenants shall obtain a Federal migratory bird depredation permit before taking any American crows or authorizing any other person to take them. How can I get a copy? Q: How old do you have to be to take a hunter education course? Q: Can I take a hunter education course online? Q: Will you accept a Hunter Education Certificate from another state?
Q: Are senior citizens exempt from having to take a hunter education course? Q: If I cannot use my hunting license can I get a refund? Hunting license fees are nonrefundable. Q: Why are hunting license fees nonrefundable? Can I give them to someone else? No one may be refused training, certification, or otherwise discriminated against because of age, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.
Additionally, the program must be made available to all persons as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a student needs reasonable accommodations, please contact the District Coordinator for your county. The agency receives federal funds. Under federal law, discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, etc.
Hunter Education Program P. Home Hunter Education. Online only hunter education certification is temporarily available at hunter-ed. Option 1: Traditional Hunter Education Courses The Traditional Hunter Education Course consists of a minimum of ten hours of classroom, homework, and field instruction in the following areas: firearms safety and handling, sportsmanship and ethics, wildlife management and conservation, archery, black powder, wildlife identification, game care, first aid, and survival.
Choose a course from one of the following providers: Hunter-Ed. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend with young students, especially those younger than age 16, to help define new words or provide additional mentoring during and after class. The Online Course and Follow-up class is designed for students 12 years and older. Questions regarding our program? See Frequently Asked Questions. Hunter Education.
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