BV Outdoor Essentials

We have 3 spots left.
CORE Course June 12th to 14th 2026. Get your spot now.
Purchase in store at Outdoor Essentials or purchase online at the following link

https://bvoutdoors.com/products/bc-hunting-core-course-june-12-14-2026-does-not-include-manual

Only 3 spots left
Friday, June12th, 2026 to Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Location: Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club
Course Schedule
June 12th Friday: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
June 13th Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
June 14th Sunday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (some class then exam).
Course cost: $225.00 + $11.25 GST (Does not includes CORE manual).
Place: BV Rod & Gun Club 7091 Kroeker Rd, Smithers, BC V0J 2N2
Cancellation Policy For courses:
♦ Cancellation with more than 7days notice - refund allowed
♦ Cancellation with between 7 and 2 days notice - 50% refund allowed with valid reason
♦ Cancellation with less than 2 days notice - No refund allowed or for non-attendance (a no-show)
Comment: Please bring lunch and snacks, it is a long day.
Course participation is limited to 25 participation is on a first pay/first serve bases.
If you have any further questions please call us at 250-877-7744 between 9 AM and 6 PM except Sundays or email us at [email protected].
The "Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education" (CORE) program is designed for individuals wishing to obtain their first B.C. resident hunting licence. It is offered through a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation (BCWF).
The program is useful for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, wildlife and fi****ms safety. The successful completion of the program is required for B.C. residents at age 18 or over who wish to obtain a B.C. resident hunter number card, and a first B.C. resident hunting licence.
The goal of the CORE Program is to ensure that prospective hunters meet acceptable standards of knowledge and skill for safe and ethical participation in hunting recreation.
The CORE Program consists of a practical fi****ms 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
The CORE Manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopsis are the resource manuals used to learn these subjects.
Individuals who have completed a hunter education program from another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America are exempt from the requirement to complete the CORE Program. Contact a Service B.C. centre for more details on program exemption.
The BCWF is responsible for CORE program administration, the keeping of graduate records and the public availability of the CORE examinations through a provincial network of certified CORE examiners.
Please direct your CORE questions to the BC Wildlife Federation:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 604-882-9988 or toll free at 1-888-881-2293.
Course participation is limited to 25 participation is on a first pay/first serve bases.
If you have any further questions please call us at 250-877-7744 between 9 AM and 6 PM except Sundays or email us at [email protected]. See less

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We just added 2 courses for May

If you are looking to do the firearm Course now is the time to sign up.
We have 2 courses for the PAL Non-Restricted Fi****ms Course coming up, this is a one day course.

Stop in at 1115 Main Street, Smithers BC or you can purchase a spot at

https://bvoutdoors.com/products/2026-canadian-fi****ms-safety-course-non-restricted

(Make sure to choose 05/30/2026 or 05/31/2026 date)
Space is limited and payment is required to have your spot secure.
Date:
May 30th, 2026 (10 Spots)
May 31th, 2026 (12 Spots)
This is a 1 day course
Time: 8am to 7pm

Place: The Old Church
3704 1st Avenue in Smithers (corner of King Street and 1st Avenue)

Comment: Please bring lunch and snacks, it is a long day.

Canadian Fi****ms Safety Course
First-time license applicants must pass the Canadian Fi****ms Safety Course before applying for a Possession and Acquisition License. After the in-class instruction, you will do a written and practical test.
Anyone 12 years or older can take the CFSC. Children under 12 can take the course, but only for educational purposes. They will not do the written or practical exams.
Topics
• Evolution of fi****ms, major parts, types and actions
• Basic fi****ms safety practices
• Ammunition
• Operating firearm actions
• Safe handling and carry procedures
• Firing techniques and procedures
• Care of non-restricted fi****ms
• Responsibilities of the fi****ms owner/user
• Safe storage, display, transportation and handling of non-restricted fi****ms
Time: 8am to 8pm
Place: BV Rod & Gun Club 7091 Kroeker Rd, Smithers, BC V0J 2N2
Cancellation Policy For courses:
♦ Cancellation with more than 7days notice - refund allowed
♦ Cancellation with between 7 and 2 days notice - 50% refund allowed with valid reason
♦ Cancellation with less than 2 days notice - No refund allowed or for non-attendance (a no-show)

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We have a CORE Course scheduled for June.

CORE Course June 12th to 14th 2026. Get your spot now.
Purchase in store at Outdoor Essentials or purchase online at the following link

https://bvoutdoors.com/products/bc-hunting-core-course-june-12-14-2026-does-not-include-manual

Only 25 spots
Friday, June12th, 2026 to Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Location: Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club
Course Schedule
June 12th Friday: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
June 13th Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
June 14th Sunday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (some class then exam).
Course cost: $225.00 + $11.25 GST (Does not includes CORE manual).
Place: BV Rod & Gun Club 7091 Kroeker Rd, Smithers, BC V0J 2N2

Cancellation Policy For courses:
♦ Cancellation with more than 7days notice - refund allowed
♦ Cancellation with between 7 and 2 days notice - 50% refund allowed with valid reason
♦ Cancellation with less than 2 days notice - No refund allowed or for non-attendance (a no-show)
Comment: Please bring lunch and snacks, it is a long day.
Course participation is limited to 25 participation is on a first pay/first serve bases.
If you have any further questions please call us at 250-877-7744 between 9 AM and 6 PM except Sundays or email us at [email protected].
The "Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education" (CORE) program is designed for individuals wishing to obtain their first B.C. resident hunting licence. It is offered through a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation (BCWF).
The program is useful for anyone interested in outdoor recreation, wildlife and fi****ms safety. The successful completion of the program is required for B.C. residents at age 18 or over who wish to obtain a B.C. resident hunter number card, and a first B.C. resident hunting licence.
The goal of the CORE Program is to ensure that prospective hunters meet acceptable standards of knowledge and skill for safe and ethical participation in hunting recreation.
The CORE Program consists of a practical fi****ms 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
The CORE Manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulation Synopsis are the resource manuals used to learn these subjects.
Individuals who have completed a hunter education program from another province or territory of Canada or a state of the United States of America are exempt from the requirement to complete the CORE Program. Contact a Service B.C. centre for more details on program exemption.
The BCWF is responsible for CORE program administration, the keeping of graduate records and the public availability of the CORE examinations through a provincial network of certified CORE examiners.
Please direct your CORE questions to the BC Wildlife Federation:
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 604-882-9988 or toll free at 1-888-881-2293.
Course participation is limited to 25 participation is on a first pay/first serve bases.
If you have any further questions please call us at 250-877-7744 between 9 AM and 6 PM except Sundays or email us at [email protected].