BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, all in-person Hunter Education Program classes have been temporarily canceled in response to COVID-19. State Senator Shannon Grove tweeted out the information early Tuesday night.

California Temporarily Authorizes Completion of Hunter Education Courses Online.

Effective immediately, prospective hunters may earn their hunter education certification online. More information is available at https://t.co/4khpmvg8qF

— Senator Shannon Grove (@ShannonGroveCA) May 20, 2020

California requires hunter education training for those who have never held a California hunting license, who do not have a hunter education certificate, or who do not have a hunting license from another state or province issued within the past two years.

Students usually have an option between in-class or online course, but until further notice, people will have to complete their hunter safety education online.