AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted June 27, 2023 With my son drawing his first tag I need to et him his hunters ed done. Any tips on how to get a youth through it in time? DM with info if it shouldn't be publicly posted.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted June 27, 2023 Check AZFG site daily, the classes fill quickly. Be prepared to take a day trip. That’s how we got one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 27, 2023 Classroom class in Flagstaff July 20-23. I'll be one of the instructors for all but one night (might still be there for that night): https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/198443 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 28, 2023 You only have to have the online done first before the hunt. Get that done and the look for a class. He won't get the lifetime bonus point until the class is finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted June 28, 2023 There is one starting in Willcox in July Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted June 28, 2023 I saw a posting on FB where guys were getting their kids a Texas hunters ed an d it didn't require a field day. Not sure how that works with the bonus point but it might be an easy way to get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, thegunsmith2506 said: I saw a posting on FB where guys were getting their kids a Texas hunters ed an d it didn't require a field day. Not sure how that works with the bonus point but it might be an easy way to get it done. I think Texas requires a field day now, unlike in California (online class, no field day). It will meet the requirements for all states, but you won't get a bonus point. You have to take an AZ HE class to get the bonus point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, IA Born said: I think Texas requires a field day now, unlike in California (online class, no field day). It will meet the requirements for all states, but you won't get a bonus point. You have to take an AZ HE class to get the bonus point. I didn't really look into it I just saw guys posting about it. My son is 9 but I want him to take the field day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, thegunsmith2506 said: I didn't really look into it I just saw guys posting about it. My son is 9 but I want him to take the field day. I think at one time, it wasn't required, but I think they changed it. Keyword is "think" in all my knowledge (or lack thereof). Get him our July 2-23 class here in Flagstaff! I see you're over in Williams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted June 28, 2023 They deferred the field day again I believe and you can take the online portion if you get in a pinch. that being said, my son went through at and Greatly benefited from the in person class 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted June 29, 2023 14 hours ago, Eli said: They deferred the field day again I believe and you can take the online portion if you get in a pinch. that being said, my son went through at and Greatly benefited from the in person class In 10 years of teaching, I see a huge difference in information retention with kids, especially the younger ones, who take the in-person class vs completing the online class. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted June 30, 2023 I really wish there was a better system or that game and fish would put on a field day by every office every quarter or something. Volunteer teachers seem like they are putting them on less and less and even though its mostly just the field day now, its very hard to get an open spot. I"m on my third child and as of 3 weeks ago, there was one single field day listed, and it was in New Mexico, and as of a week ago, there were three listed, the NM one, and one in Yuma in december and one in Tucson I think. I called the department and they said yeah, the volunteers aren't doing them much any more so we extended the deadline again to June 2024 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TR0UBLE SH00TER Report post Posted June 30, 2023 Get your kid on a waiting list. They will be first in line for any openings that may become available and for the next class for that location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 30, 2023 I think they update and add classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays so keep checking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted June 30, 2023 Thanks to all! We got his online test done. AZGFD said if online is done by tonight the field day is deferred for one year. We have time now to get on a list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites