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CORE FAQ

Below you will find common questions regarding the CORE course.

How hard is the test?

The tests is 75 multiple choice questions. It takes an average of 60 minutes for students to complete the test. If you take notes during class and complete the assigned readings you will do well on the exam. Less than 1% of the EatWild students have failed the exam. You can arrange with the instructor to rewrite the exam if you fall short of a passing grade.

I did the HUNTERcourse.com learning course, can you certify me?

Yes! If you have done the online course but need to sit the official test to get your Residential Hunter Card we provide testing sessions. For more information, schedule and registration click here.

I have complete my CORE course. What are the next steps to get my hunting license?

Step 1: Complete the CORE class. After completing the exam, you will receive a signed Registration Form from your CORE instructor.
Step 2: Get your CORE Certificate. You must send or drop off the Registration Form at the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) office. The BCWF office will issue you a CORE certificate. There is a $30 processing fee that is paid to BCWF for this service.
Step 3: BC Resident Hunter Number Card (RHNC). Once you have received your CORE certificate you will then need to take your CORE Certificate to the local service BC Service Center and request a RHNC. There is no cost for the RHNC. Before a RHNC is issued, you will have to prove that you are a BC resident and that you meet the minimum age requirements.
Step 4: Buy a hunting license. Show your RHNC at vender that sell hunting licenses. They will issue you a hunting license and any required tags. To find a vender: click here

BCWF Office
101-9706 188th Street, Surrey, BC V4N 3M2

BC Service Center
175 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

The fastest way to get your hunting license after you completed the CORE course is to drop off your CORE completion paperwork in Surrey at the BCWF office. They will issue your CORE certificate while you wait. Then you’ll need to drive from Surrey over to the Service BC Center in Maple Ridge and they will issue you a hunter number (RHNC) and hunting license right away.

If I take the three-day CORE course do I need to also sign up for certification?

NO, if you sign up for the three-day CORE course it includes all guidebooks, testing and paperwork required to get your RHN (Residential Hunter Number).

What is CORE?

CORE is the British Columbia hunter safety and certification course. All new hunters are required to complete a hunter safety course in order to qualify for a hunting license. The Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education course covers hunting ethics, habitat conservation, hunter safety, wildlife identification, firearms safety and hunting laws and regulations.

When do I write the CORE exam?

The class will write the CORE exam on the last schedule day of the class. You will be issued a CORE Registration Form signed by the instructor after successfully completing the exam.

When does my hunting license expire?

You must purchase a hunting license every year if you plan to hunt. Your hunting license will expire March 31st of each year. You will need a new license on April 1st if you plan to hunt in the Spring. I purchase my license prior to deer hunting season in September. I don’t typically hunt in the Spring so I don’t purchase a license until the Fall.

Registration FAQ

Below you will find common questions regarding the registration process. Please take a moment to scan the questions as they might solve your registration issue before contacting us. Click the question below to show the answer.

How Do I Register?

To register, please navigate to the course / workshop or event page and look for upcoming events and look for the “Upcoming Event” header. Below this header you will see a list of upcoming events. If you do not see any upcoming events on the schedule then please follow our newsletter to be updated, like us on Facebook or check back periodically for updates.

You can also check the EatWild Schedule here. Once you have selected the event page you want to register for and selected correct date, begin by filling out the registration form fields and push the “Register” button at the bottom. Do not forget to fill out the reCaptcha image. Please see the detailed video above for visual instructions.

I Clicked Register and Nothing Happens

Please wait for up to ten seconds to be automatically redirected to Paypal where you can complete the transaction.

If you are sure you have filled out all the form fields correctly and are still having no luck registering, please contact webmaster@eatwild.ca for help. We will help you solve the problem or manually register you so you do not miss the event.

I Don’t Have a Paypal Account

This is fine! You do not need to have a Paypal account in order to register. We use Paypal to process our credit card payments and you do not need to be signed up. Simply enter the details on the Paypal screen and push “Pay” and you will be registered without signing up.

I Don’t Remember My Password

If you have forgotten your password, navigate to the top right corner of any page and push the link under the button “Log In” called “Lost your password?” Then enter your password and push the button “Get New Password” and you will be emailed a new password for your username.

I Don’t Remember My Username

Typically your username is going to be the part of your email before the @ symbol. IE, if your email is webmaster@eatwild.ca then your username is going to be “webmaster” so try your common emails.

If you are still having issues, please contact webmaster@eatwild.ca for help.

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You are likely just on the main information page of the event. Please check for the heading “Upcoming Events” and click the “MORE DETAILS AND REGISTER” button for the specific time period you want to register for. You will now be able to see the registration form.

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Tipi Tuesday! The calm before the storm. Shortly a Tipi Tuesday! The calm before the storm. Shortly after this photo was taken, a storm hit us with 100 kms winds and 3 feet of snow. We were stuck in the tent for 7 days before the pilot could get in and fly us out.  The tent saved our lives for sure. We are rolling out a 3 part podcast series this month to tell the story. Stay tuned to the EatWild Podcast. You can also find the story in this month’s @bcoutdoorsmagazine by Clay Armstrong. 
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@seekoutside #tipitueday  @chris.pryn #eatwild #seekoutside #bcbha #bcbackcountryhuntersandanglers #huntbc #huntingbc #learntohunt #podcastersofinstagram
In this episode, I am learning about ceremony and In this episode, I am learning about ceremony and ritual from an Indigenous hunter's perspective with my friend La’goot Spencer Greening. La’goot is a Tsimshian leader, storyteller, and academic. 

This past hunting season I witnessed a range of ceremonies that hunters practiced after taking the life of an animal. At one end of the spectrum, I overheard what sounded like a new years eve celebration as a couple of nearby hunters got lucky on the road, to being part of Miki's first hunt where her ceremony involved calm moments of contemplation as she processed the experience of taking her first animal.

We start with a question about holding a ceremony after taking an animal’s life and dive deep into a conversation around rituals, that, in some traditions, start a long time before the hunt takes place.

La'goot shares his experience of the role that his community, elders, and mentors play in learning rituals and developing the practice of ceremony. We reflect on how having those connections can help new hunters be more present in their actions and have a mindful experience when faced with taking an animal's life.

This podcast goes in a few more interesting directions. I am grateful for these insightful conversations with La'goot, and I feel fortunate to be able to share them with our listeners.

Reading recommendations:

Tsawalk: A Nuu-chah-nulth Worldview - by Eugene Richard Atleo
Spirits of our Whaling Ancestors - Revitalizing Makah and Nuu-chah-nulth Traditions - by Charlotte Coté
Ecologies of the Heart: Emotion, Belief, and the Environment Hardcover – by E. N. Anderson (Author)
For more time with La'goot listen to episodes 27 and 28 of the EatWild Podcast. 

Thank you 🙏🏽 @lagoot.sg 
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It’s January 1st and the first day of 2021 adven It’s January 1st and the first day of 2021 adventure planning.  Looking back through this challenging year, I feel fortunate to have been able to stay connected to nature, my community, and to my way of life as a hunter and fisher.  This was one of the many magical days of 2020.  Planning and looking ahead to trips like this will help get me through till the next harvest season. What adventure are you planning for 2021?  @jennyp403 @celinawolfff @marklrhall @chris.pryn @foundfeast @bc_bridger @chasingfoodclub  #eatwild #msr @msr_gear
So the one crab adventure turned into Crab Bahn Mi So the one crab adventure turned into Crab Bahn Mi for dinner. We had plans to spice up some turkey and make turkey Bahn Mi.  The crab took it to the next level. The turkey BM was a hit too. 📷 @_mi.kee #eatwild #crab #crabfishing #freediving
What will you learn in 2021? Looking far from conf What will you learn in 2021? Looking far from confident in my new pursuit.  Enjoying every aspect of learning this new skill.  I am pretty sure those experienced free divers are having a giggle when they see me and my debacle of a free diving effort. But it’s humbling and fun. Two things we need more of in our lives. #eatwild #crabsfordinner #freedivingnewbie #freediving  #mako 📷 @_mi.kee
Do your part for conservation! Save a tree and dec Do your part for conservation! Save a tree and decorate some antlers. Happy holidays folks. I hope you eat well and wild and find a way to connect with community over the coming days. #eatwild #hunterchristmas #huntbc #huntgathercook
Setting your sights on your first rifle - tips for Setting your sights on your first rifle - tips for buying the right firearm with @silvercoreinc 

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Travis Bader from Silvercore. We’re breaking down the things to consider when buying your first firearm for big game. We get into some common misconceptions about firearms. We talk recoil and how to reduce the shock to the body. We discuss pros and cons of calibers for the new hunter who wants a rifle that can do it all.

Travis is an expert in all things firearms. He is a gunsmith and a leader in the firearms training industry. Silvercore provides a range of training opportunities from firearms safety to bear safety and much more. Check them out.

You can find the Silvercore podcast here @silvercoreinc 

#eatwild #silvercore #silvercorepodcast #firearmssafety #firearms #firstrifle #newhunter
Missing my crew these days. It’s officially the Missing my crew these days. It’s officially the holiday season and we would be competing to host the most delicious and merry holiday party this week. Maybe time for a zoom catch up and a Christmas cocktail to plan our moose 2021 adventure? @varda_the_safety_bear @benrogersmusic @tome_jozic @tkpatchell #eatwild #huntbc #moosehunt #moosehunting
Mule Deer Stracotto with Horseradish Gremolata wit Mule Deer Stracotto with Horseradish Gremolata with Parsnip Mash. This is Chef Mark’s @thechefwhohunts recipe from our EatWild Cooks class series. You can find the recipe on our website. Excellent for bone-in cuts like shanks or ribs. When butchering an animal, I opt to keep the bones in on most of the stewing cuts. Cooking at low temps for several hours makes the meat fork tender. The bones add the flavor that makes the sauce delicious! Favorite winter meal. #eatwild #muledeer #huntbc #osobuco #stracotto #meateater #covidcooking
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