BC CORE Hunter Education

Become a Safe, Ethical, and Licensed Hunter in British Columbia

BC Hunter Education

About

The British Columbia Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) Program is the mandatory hunter education course for anyone wishing to purchase a BC hunting licence.

West Coast Firearm Training provides professional instruction designed to prepare students to become safe, responsible, and ethical hunters.

Common Questions:

  • Do I need a PAL to take CORE?

    No. A PAL is not required to complete the BC CORE Program.

  • Is hunting experience required?

    No

CORE (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education)

About

If you are curious about hunting, your place in the natural landscape, and our rich tradition of harvesting wild, natural food, the Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program is the first step on your journey.

CORE offers expert instruction on safe and ethical hunting, your role in the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural habitat, bird and animal identification, first aid, and firearms safety. CORE will give you the confidence and practical knowledge you need to begin a lifetime of adventure in the outdoors, hunting, angling, and feeding your family and friends.

Topics covered:

The CORE Program consists of a practical firearms handling test, and a written examination on all of the following subjects:

  • Conservation

  • Ethics

  • Law and Regulations

  • First Aid and Survival

  • Firearm Safety

  • Animal Identification

  • Bird Identification

  • Indigenous Peoples & Hunting in BC

Cost

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Upcoming dates

Coming soon

FAQs

  • At the moment, we are offering the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC). The cost is $180 + GST. Payment is made by e-transfer to westcoastfirearmtraining@gmail.com.

  • Anyone 12 years or older can take the CFSC. Children under 12 can take the course with parent/guardian permission, but only for educational purposes. They will not do the written or practical exams. To get a Minor's Licence to borrow and use non-restricted firearms, the minor must be between 12 and 17 years old.

  • Courses are held at different locations each time.

  • No, you will be training with non-firing, deactivated firearms exclusively.

  • The course manual is not provided with the Canadian Firearms Safety Course And Restricted Firearms Safety Course Manual. You can access an online copy here.

  • The easiest way to apply is online, but you can also apply by mail. More information can be found here.

  • If you only need to renew your license, the easiest way is online. More information can be found here.