Northern Firearms Instruction Hunter’s Education Courses

Welcome to California hunter’s education!

Please schedule carefully!–these classes are always full. If you have to cancel your class please log on to the CDFW website and cancel as instructed; the people on the waiting list thank you!

Step #1: students must complete an authorized online ca hunter’s education course. These courses can be found by clicking the icon below.

Click here see a list of authorized california hunter’s education on-line courses.

Students may also complete a student workbook available at most sportsman’s warehouse stores at no cost.

Step #2 register for a specific course. You will be prompted to obtain a go-id number which you will use to register for your course using the CDFW event manager.

Click Here to Find a Course Near You! ⟩

Our Affiliate Courses Available Throughout California

  • Nor Cal Gun Vault - 6761 Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, Ca 95677. 916-624-4867
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 1650 W. Visalia Pkwy, Visalia, Ca 93277. 559-308-7100
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 8468 N. Friant Rd, Fresno, Ca 93720. 559-261-2900
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 1659 Hilltop Dr, Redding, Ca 96002. 530-222-5500
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 765 East Ave # 170, Chico, Ca 95926. 530-897-0500
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 2344 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670. 916-635-7800
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 6640 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, Ca 95765. 916-782-9900
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 1590 Gateway Blvd, Fairfield, Ca 94533. 707-389-7400
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 5195 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park, Ca 94928. 707-585-1500
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 10536 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, Ca 95219. 219-851-7400
  • Sportsman’s Warehouse - 111 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, Ca 95035. 510-824-7400

Step #3 Attend Your Course At The Scheduled Time And Place.
Please Be On Time! Please Understand That Many People On The Waiting List Will Come To The Class And Take The Seat Of A Late Student Who Will Be Deleted At The Beginning Of The Class If They Are Not In Attendance.

The Course Instructor Will Collect A $20 Fee Payable Via Cash Or Check Only. Bring Note-taking Material. Students Will Be Given A Review And Test Of 100 Questions. Students Must Pass With 80% To Receive A Ca Hunter’s Education Certification.