The California Follow-Up Class

In order to complete the California hunter education requirements, you must pass both the online and Follow-Up Class portions of the hunter education course.

Important Follow-Up Class Information

Locating and Signing Up for the Follow-Up Class

After passing the online portion of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife hunter education course, you will need to locate and sign up for the required Follow-Up Class.

To locate and sign up for the Follow-Up Class in your area, go to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes-home-study.aspx.

Warning! Passing the online course does not guarantee you a spot at the Follow-Up Class.

What To Expect at the Follow-Up Class

At the Follow-Up Class, you must successfully complete the remaining course requirements, which include: 4–6 hours of instruction, a field exercise, a live-fire exercise, and California’s Hunter Education Certification exam.

Important Bring your Online Course Completion Voucher to the Follow-Up Class as proof of having completed the online course.

After attending and passing the Follow-Up Class portion of the hunter education requirement, you will receive your California Hunter Education Certificate.

Hunter Education Documents

Online Course Completion Voucher
The California Online Course Completion Voucher is proof that you have successfully completed the online portion of your hunter education requirement. Students must present the Online Course Completion Voucher at the Follow-Up Class to gain admittance.
California Hunter Education Certificate
The California Hunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the hunter education requirements and can legally hunt in the state of California. You will receive the Hunter Education Certificate from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after successfully completing the Follow-Up Class.

Replacement

If you have already received the California Hunter Education Certificate and need a replacement certificate, you can contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/.

To replace a lost or destroyed Online Course Completion Voucher, log in to the course and print a new one.