Humboldt County
Hunter Education

CA Hunter Education Course Info

Humboldt County Hunter Education

Instructor: Jeanette Griffin jng4@humboldt.edu Phone: 707-476-8568 press *1 once the machine picks up

Next classes will be offered in June, July, AND August. Please contact me if you want to register for a class.

Link to the 2008 Big Game Book

General Information

All classes are $5 per student unless otherwise stated.
Bring with you: #2 pencils with erasers, last four digits of your social security number, snack or a bag lunch or dinner (we will have breaks but not long enough to go get food).
If you are under 18 your parent/guardian will have to sign a paper for you.

Traditional Class:

Session #1: Wed, Thur & Fri, August 27, 28, 29 (tentative)
Time & Location: 5:30pm - 9pm at Humboldt State University, Wildlife Building rm 258
Click HERE for directions.
Click HERE for a map.
Parking at the City of Arcata meters is FREE after 5pm, however parking on HSU is $3/day or $0.75/hr at the meters.

Session #2: Wed, Thurs & Fri, September 17, 18, 19 (tentative)
Time & Location: 5:30pm - 9pm at the Ag Center off Humboldt Hill in South Eureka
Click HERE for directions.
Click HERE for a map.

Traditional Hunter Safety is a ten-hour class that includes complete coverage of the materials in the Today's Hunter in CA text as well as discussion, question and answer, and review. The test is 100 questions, multiple choice and is 80% passing. Without reviewing on your own time you should be able to pass this test by paying attention during the lecture and review portions, however higher scores are typical if you review after the class and complete the review questions.

Home Study Class:

No class offered in June, however another instructor is teaching at Humboldt Trap & Skeet on Monday June 23rd and Tuesday June 24th. Contact George Gatto for more information.

Session #1: Saturday July 26th (tenative)
Time & Location: 10am - 2pm at Humboldt Trap & Skeet Club in McKinleyville.
Click HERE for a map and directions.

Home Study Hunter Safety is a four-hour class that reviews most, but not all, of the material covered in Today's Hunter in CA text. There is less discussion of the material than the Traditional Hunter Safety. The test is 100 questions, multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank, and it is 80% passing. In addition, Home Study students must complete a practical exam demonstrating safe firearm handling techniques to pass.

DO NOT take or pay for the online Pre-Certification Exam. Even though this exam is good practice, the certificate is not used by CA Hunter Education Instructors and is just an extra expense that you do not need to pay for.

Home Study Hunter Safety requires you to obtain the study material from the Eureka Fish and Game office OR use the online booklet to study during your own time. In addition to studying, the chapter review quizzes and practice test are used as review for the exam, however you are not required to turn in the completed reviews or buy the certificate of completion. Failure to study the material and complete the online review questions will be reflected in your exam score. The class session is review and exam only, with an additional practical exam component not present in the traditional class. I do not recommend the Home Study option for younger children, as it requires more focus and recall without the discussion and exploration present in the traditional class. However, I encourage parents to attend with their children, and if there are reading comprehension issues, it is possible to have the exam read to the student, staff permitting.

Today's Hunter in California online text link
IHEA's Hunter Handbook online link
CA Department of Fish and Game Hunter Ed page

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