getting a hunting license?

[95 taco]

i'm 16 and gonna get my hunting license, i read on the dfg website that it is possible to go to the local dfg place and take a test without taking hunters ed, is there a age restriction? i have hunted before in mississippi (didn't need a license as it was family owned land) and i've been handling firearms for over 5 years so i'm confident i can pass the test.
also i can't find where the local dfg office is, anyone know where? i'm in san diego.

[DirtyDave]

TAKE THE HUNTERS ED COURSE!!
Read the info in the sticky at the top of the hunting section. You know, the stuff you are suppossed to read before posting

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=412731

[dano626]

Taco,

Since you are 16 there is no way around the course. And I have to add even if you have been hunting and handling firearms your whole life the class is still very informative and educational. Since your in San Diego look at this site to get your hunters ed: http://www.dougswildernessadventures.com/. For $20.00 its a great thing to do. Good Luck.

[pdq_wizzard]

yep take the class, even if there were a way around in CA. it you must still have a hunter safety card to hunt out of state. (and after you get skunked in ca you will be looking to go out of state in a few years)

I had my hunters safety card from WY and had been hunting in WY 1980 -1986 but lost it in one of the many moves, I could have sighed a paper but that would have only been good for CA. I took the class again about 3 years ago and plan to take it again in 5 or so more years. (lots of stuff changes and every instructor is different)

I was so looking to go to Idaho this year but looks like work is going to get in the way ..... well next year.

[95 taco]

thanks for the info guys, thanks for the link.
i have found out that the equivalency program the dfg has is only good for CA, so we might go to the class on the 2nd or 3rd if we still live in CA.

[nastyhabts26]

You don't have a choice take the class, and take your parents to take the class too.
If they dont have the hunters safety certificate they cant get a California hunting liscence.

[razr]

Its a great class, you'll love it.

[95 taco]

thanks guys, if i did the class my dad would do it with me to.
i emailed the local dfg and this is what he said.
Mr. Smith-
Thank you for contacting Department of Fish and Wildlife. To take the comprehensive equivalency exam, please contact our Natural Resources Staff at 858-467-4257. This test is by appointment. when successful, you will be legal to hunt ONLY in California . The fee of $ 50.75 will be administered for this test.

Sincerely-


CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
South Coast Region 5
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
p (858) 467-4201
f (858) 495-3614

[CSACANNONEER]

I took the class in '78 and again in '05. Even though I'd been hunting in Ca for 27 years, I learned things from the second class. You've only been hunting for five years and already you think you know everything you need to? Just take the class.

[disvet]

thanks guys, if i did the class my dad would do it with me to.
i emailed the local dfg and this is what he said.
Mr. Smith-
Thank you for contacting Department of Fish and Wildlife. To take the comprehensive equivalency exam, please contact our Natural Resources Staff at 858-467-4257. This test is by appointment. when successful, you will be legal to hunt ONLY in California . The fee of $ 50.75 will be administered for this test.

Sincerely-


CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
South Coast Region 5
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
p (858) 467-4201
f (858) 495-3614

Hell the class is only $10.00 and its fun. I took mine in San Diego

[95 taco]

I took the class in '78 and again in '05. Even though I'd been hunting in Ca for 27 years, I learned things from the second class. You've only been hunting for five years and already you think you know everything you need to? Just take the class.

i don't know everything, i know enough to be safe.

Hell the class is only $10.00 and its fun. I took mine in San Diego

yeah, if i didn't have my weekends free i'd do the equivalency exam.

[disvet]

hahahahahha the test is not just about being safe and youre 16 why would your weekends not be free

[BOOGIEMAN]

Check website of Project 2000 range at El Cajon near Sycuan Casino, they usually have hunters education class scheduled over there.

[BOOGIEMAN]

I check P2krange website for you, they actually have a class scheduled for this month , it is on Sunday (2/10/13) .If you are interested give them a call (619)442-9971. You need to pre-register. Not sure how much is the fee now a days, but when I signed up my son a couple of years ago, is just 10 bucks.

[95 taco]

hahahahahha the test is not just about being safe and youre 16 why would your weekends not be free

i have tutoring for the CHSPE test

Check website of Project 2000 range at El Cajon near Sycuan Casino, they usually have hunters education class scheduled over there.

I check P2krange website for you, they actually have a class scheduled for this month , it is on Sunday (2/10/13) .If you are interested give them a call (619)442-9971. You need to pre-register. Not sure how much is the fee now a days, but when I signed up my son a couple of years ago, is just 10 bucks.

thanks,i'll see what i can do.