New! Interactive
Official California
Hunter Safety Course
You need hunter education to purchase a hunting license in the state of California if you are a first-time hunter and you do not have a hunting license from another state or province issued within the last two years.
This course is approved by IHEA-USA and the state of California.
Get California Hunter Certified in 3 Steps
Pass the $44.95 Interactive Course
Learn and test your hunting knowledge while you venture through this fun, interactive hunter safety course.
Print Your Online Course Completion Voucher and Complete the Follow-Up Class
After you have successfully passed the online course, you'll print the voucher and bring it with you to the Follow-Up Class.
You are required to attend the California Follow-Up Class to complete your hunting safety certification.
Get Your California Hunter Education Certificate
Once you've successfully completed both the online course and the Follow-Up Class, you'll receive your Hunter Education Certificate.
Get Started
Start your Interactive Hunter Safety Course now and get your hunter education card today.
Why Take This Course?
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Take your Hunter Safety Course with you!
Download the app!
Developed to support students, this app is the mobile component to the web-based course. Learn on the go and start earning your California Hunter Education Certificate wherever you are!
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Developed to Meet IHEA-USA and State Agency Requirements
We work closely with IHEA-USA and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop our hunter education courses.
California approved:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
1416 9th Street, Suite 1342-6A
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Hunter Education Card
The Hunter Education Card is proof that you have successfully completed the online component of the state-mandated hunter education requirements.
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Start your Interactive Hunter Safety Course now and get your hunter education card today.
The Only Interactive Hunting Course
California-Approved Hunter Safety Education
Our interactive hunter safety course satisfies the online component of your hunter education requirements established by IHEA-USA and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
No Minimum Time Requirements
Students complete our interactive courses faster than our traditional courses. Why? There are no timers—ever!
Complete Your Hunter Education Quicker
Instruction that engages the brain using both words and images has been shown to significantly increase student retention and comprehension. When you combine interactive learning with no time requirements, it's easy to see why students are choosing this course!
Real-Life Situations
Make choices for your character that will earn you awards and allow you to move through levels by applying what you’ve learned about hunter safety throughout the challenges.
Role-Playing Simulations
We made sure to include plenty of realistic simulations to keep you engaged along the way. Earn achievement badges as you master trip planning, emergency preparation, and safety operations. Crack all the levels, and you will be awarded your Hunter Education Certificate.
California Hunting Laws and Regulations
Who is required to complete hunter education in California?
According to California law, first-time hunters or hunters who do not have a hunting license issued from another state or province within the past two years must complete hunter education certification in order to hunt in California.
Is completion of the California state agency-approved course required to buy a license?
Yes. In order to buy a license, California requires that all first-time hunters must complete a course approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and IHEA-USA.
Reciprocity
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the California Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, California will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as "reciprocity.")
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Frequently Asked California Hunting Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the California ilearntohunt Course cost?
The California ilearntohunt Course fee is $44.95.
Taking the Course
Do you need California hunter education?
You need education if you are a first-time hunter who will be buying a hunting license in California or you do not have a hunting license from another state or province issued within the last two years.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
Do I have to be a resident to take the California ilearntohunt Course?
You do not have to be a resident of California to take this online course.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the California ilearntohunt Course approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife?
The California ilearntohunt Course is approved and accepted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Is my California Hunter Education Certificate accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the California Hunter Education Certificate. Likewise, California will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Quizzes and/or Exams
Do I have to take an online exam?
The Final Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 80% on the exam to pass. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online California ilearntohunt Course completion?
Once you pass and pay for the online course, you will be able to immediately print out the Online Course Completion Voucher. This is your proof of online course completion. This proof is required to attend a Follow-Up Class.
What is the permanent California Hunter Education Certificate?
The Hunter Education Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. After attending and passing both portions of the hunting education requirement (the online course and the Follow-Up Class) you will receive your Hunter Education Certificate.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Hunter Education Certificate if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost or destroyed Hunter Education Certificate, log in to the course and print a new one.
Get Started
Start your Interactive Hunter Safety Course now and get your hunter education card today.
Customer Service
Your ilearntohunt course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm CST
Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm CST
1-844-300-1429
