Section 1053.5 Of Article 2. General License Provisions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.

. Applicants for hunting licenses pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1053.1 shall first satisfactorily complete a hunter education equivalency examination and obtain a certificate of equivalency as provided by regulations adopted by the commission, or show proof of completion of a hunter education training course, or show a previous year's hunting license.