Collection: In-person CORE Class

In order to become a hunter, BC residents must complete the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education Program (CORE). The CORE program provides comprehensive knowledge of the hunting laws, ethics, animal identification, and firearms safety.

Prorgam:
The course is held over 4 weekday evenings, 6 pm to 10 pm - see monthly registration links for specific dates.

Classroom:
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, Vancouver 

At the end of the last day you will be able to take the CORE exam, which is included in the price. If you have taken the CFSC course, then we will ask you to bring a copy of your CFSC course report with you. If you haven't taken the CFSC course, or you haven't kept a copy of the report, then we will run you through the practical firearms portion of the course and you will have a chance to demonstrate safe firearm handling knowledge.

We recommend you review these videos and podcasts in addition to attending the scheduled classroom time:

• Orienteering- getting back to the truck or camp
• EatWild – Lost in the woods
• EatWild – Where do I aim at a deer? – shot placement
• EatWild – How to Field Dress a Deer (Gutting a Deer) V2
• EatWild – How to hang and skin a deer on the meat pole
• EatWild – How to Find Game After the Shot – Elk Hunt in the Rockies
• EatWild – Picking up the blood trail
• EatWild – Skinning and Boning Out a Deer – How to Backpack an Animal Out from the Field
• Meat Care – Packing, Hanging, and Transporting Game
• EatWild – Sheep Hunting Country – Camp, Food Cache, Hiking and Spotting Sheep
• EatWild – What Rifle Should I Buy? – Part 1 Caliber
• EatWild – What Rifle Should I Buy? Part 2 – Choosing a Gun
• EatWild Podcast 15 – Safety in the mountains
• EatWild – Still Hunting Techniques
• EatWild – Spot and Stalk – AliasCinema
• EatWild – Alpine Hunting Camp Setup
• EatWild – Towing or Dragging a Deer Back to the Truck
• Preparing for a Backpack Hunt – What’s in my pack

The CORE manual is not included in the price, and is not mandatory for the class. We will provide you with all the information you need to become a safe, ethical and confident hunter, and pass the CORE exam. However, if you would like to have the manual, you can obtain it:
Online from Crown Publications
In person at local hunting stores. Call ahead to inquire about stock!