CORE Hunter Education Course (Online)

You can access the online course anytime you wish for up to 1 year (365 days) after the initial date of purchase. After the 1 year you will no longer have access to the online course and will need to re-purchase.

Hunters in B.C. must be at least 10 years old. CORE is required for B.C. residents age 10 or older who want to obtain hunting credentials.

Not yet! After successful completion of the CORE Hunter Education Online Course, you will need to take and pass the CORE Exam(s) with a qualified examiner. Once you submit your CORE Graduation Certificate and have the hunting credential added to your FWID, you can buy a hunting licence and enter the Limited Entry Hunting draw.

No. The online course covers the theory portion. Your in-person CORE exam fee is separate and paid to your examiner.

Yes. After the online course you complete the written exam and the practical firearms handling test with a qualified examiner. Once you pass and submit your graduation certificate, the hunting credential is added to your FWID.

No. CORE is BC's hunter education program and leads to the hunting credential on your Fish and Wildlife ID. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course is the federal licensing course for your PAL. Hunters who want to buy and own their own firearms take both.

This is the B.C. Wildlife Federation's online CORE course. Silvercore is the official provider of the online hunter education course for the BCWF. It includes the mandatory $30 student graduation certificate required for the hunting credential on your FWID.