*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
February 9, 2010
Where:
Mesa Poston Jr. High School
2433 E. Adobe St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
What:
Basic
When:
January 12, 14, 19, 26 February 2, 4, 9, 11
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 6
8:00 A.M. to Noon & 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Preregistration is required to reserve a seat by calling 480-834-1791. Formal registration is at the door January 12 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Instructor:
Mike Zaccardi
Where:
Mesa Poston Jr. High School
2433 E. Adobe St.
Mesa, AZ 85213
What:
Combo
When:
January 12, 14, 19, 26 February 2, 4, 9, 11
6:45 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 6
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Preregistration is required to reserve a seat by calling 480-834-1791. Formal registration is at the door January 12 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Instructor:
Mike Zaccardi
Where:
Tempe Pyle Adult Center
655 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
What:
Basic
When:
January 26, 27 February 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
February 13 - 7:45 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person & $4.00 per youth
Registration:
Tempe residents may register on December 7, non residents may register on December 14.
Pre-registration by e-mail http://pkreconline.tempe.gov or call 480-350-5277.
Instructor:
Jerry Lape
Where:
Page Page Middle School
101 El Mirage
Page, AZ 86040
What:
Combo
When:
February 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 March 1
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
February 27 - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Hank Schucking at 928-645-2069, 928-380-6622 or at Stix Market 5 S. Lake Powell Blvd. in Page.
Instructor:
Hank Schucking
Where:
Globe Miami Charles Bejarano Elementary School
4635 B East Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
What:
Combo
When:
Feb 2, 4, 9,11, 16, 18, 23, 25
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Feb 27th
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact John Stemm at 928-425-3372
Instructor:
John Stemm
Where:
Fort Huachuca Bldg. 22420, Rm 3 Butler Rd
Fort Huachuca,AZ 85613
What:
Combo
When:
Feb 8, 11, 15, 17, 24, Mar 3, 5
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
March 6th- 8:00 AM to noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration email bfhuntersed@cox.net or contact Bob Ford at 520-249-8613 or at 520-417-1755
Instructor:
Bob Ford
Where:
Bagdad
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
2 Community Dr
Bagdad, AZ 86321
What:
Basic
When:
February 9
5:45 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
February 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 March 2
6:00 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Registration at door February 9, 5:45 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.
Instructor:
Mark Dabbs
Where:
Sonoita Sonoita Fire Department 3173 Hwy. 83
Sonoita, AZ 85637
What:
Basic
When:
February 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 27 - TBD
Cost:
$4.00 per person
Registration:
Pre-registration contact Don Newcomer at 520-456-1018.
Instructor:
Don Newcomer
Where:
Safford City of Safford Annex Building
808 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
What:
Basic
When:
February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
February 20, 2010
Cost:
$5.00
Registration:
Registration at the door February 15th at 5:30 PM
Instructor:
Daniel Ward
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 7200 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85207
What:
Basic
When:
February 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
February 27 - 8:00 A.M. to Noon
Cost:
$8.00 per person
Registration:
Class is full
Instructor:
Scott Fritz
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 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:
Pre-registration contact Donny Nelson at dangerous4jc@msn.com or 928-679-3061.
Instructor:
Donny Nelson
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:
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.
