Hunter Education

California Hunter Education Schedule

The Livermore-Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club promotes responsible gun ownership and ethical hunting practices.

Through our California Hunter Education classes, we strive to help develop safe knowledgeable hunters with a solid grounding in conservation, wildlife management, hunter ethics, and safe gun handling skills.

Additionally students will receive a complete overview of a variety of hunting tools, including modern firearms, muzzleloaders, and archery.

Course Formats Offered to Meet Your Needs

The club offers both conventional and home study Hunter Education formats. Both require about the same level of commitment from the students, typically about 14 hours of focused study time between the classroom and home-study efforts.

The conventional classes are well suited for students that learn well in a classroom environment. Generally younger students and those with less firearms/hunting experience do well in this class.

There is approximately 12 hours of classroom instruction and some limited homework is required to be successful.

The home-study classes places more burden on the student to prepare. This format seems particularly well suited for adults and those with firearms/hunting experience. In order to take the class you must complete an internet pre-study prior to the class. The actual time spent in the classroom is 4 hours; however, the required internet pre-study course takes about 8 hours to complete, depending on current knowledge level.

All classes are taught by a team of volunteer Hunter Education instructors certified by the California Department of Fish and Game. Pre-registration for the course is required and the classes are held in the club’s training room.

In order to successfully complete the course, you will be required to complete a 100 question exam at the end of the class and score a grade of 80% or higher.

Upcoming Traditional
Classes

These classes are ideal for children and those less experienced with firearms/hunting. Classes are held on Saturday and Sunday – students must attend both days. This distributed schedule breaks up the information and allows the student time to review the material. Students are required to attend all three class sessions.

This class is designed for students who are at least 11 years old to insure a reasonable chance at success. Parents are encouraged to attend the class sessions with their children. Parental participation is often key to the success of our younger students in these classes.

2024 Class Dates:

FEB - 17 - 18
MAR - 16 - 17
APR - 27 - 28
MAY - 18 - 19

For more in formation please contact us at: lprg_training@sbcglobal.net

Classes are limited to 10 students.

Class Fee:

$15 “non-refundable”.
Payment is due the first day of class, CASH ONLY, no checks or credit/debit cards or e-payments

Registration Information:

Pre-registration is required. For information regarding the conventional Hunter Education classes or to register, call Lorrie Ambrosino at 925-447-6682.

Upcoming Home Study “On-Line” Classes

These classes are ideal for adult learners that are familiar with firearms/hunting. Home Study “On-Line” Classes are designed for students 16 years of age and older. Students must complete an internet pre-study in order to take this course.

An Internet pre-study certification is required to participate in this class. Recommended pre-study courses are available to select from below:

These pre-study providers do have an additional fee for the pre-certification testing.

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