Introduction
In a continued effort to reduce firearm accidents, the State of California requires all first time resident hunters,
regardless of age, to complete hunter education training or pass a comprehensive equivalency test before purchasing
a hunting license. In collaboration with volunteer instructors, CDFW provides for hunter education throughout the
state.
Hunter Education Program
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Mail: PO Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
(916) 653-1235
Headquarters Staff
District Coordinators
Hunter education district map.
Nondiscrimination Statement
This agency receives federal funds. under federal law, discrimination is prohibited on the basis
of race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, etc. if you believe you have been discriminated against in
any program, activity or facility of this agency, please contact CDFW’s CRO officer at (916) 902-5577 or civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or
the U.S. Department of the
Interior, or contact their office as follows:
Chief, Public Civil Rights Division
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street nw
Washington, D.C. 20240