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Overview

The main purpose of the hunter education course is to train safe, legal and responsible hunters. Topics covered include understanding wildlife management, wildlife identification, ethics, laws and regulations, and firearms safety and handling.

Additional Information

Description

In order to purchase a hunting license in Michigan, an individual born on or after January 1, 1960, is required to successfully complete an approved hunter education course. Michigan’s traditional hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers.

About the Class:
  • In person, traditional classroom setting including hands on training.
  • Minimum of 10 hours over a minimum of two days.
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) and practice assessment (pass/fail).
  • Maximum $10 fee.
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian.
Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources


Search Results

May 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 7 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Marquette County Special Operations Building
58 Forest Drive
Negaunee, MI 49866
Date & Times:
May 20, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
May 21, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
May 22, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
May 23, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Northland Sportsmen's Club
1592 Old Alba Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Date & Times:
May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
May 26, 2024 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

David P Francis

Jun 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 18 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton Rapids Conservation Club
4483 Freeman Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Date & Times:
Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
Jun 02, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Roger w Tebeau

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Normenco Sportsmen Club
N16010 Normenco Road
Powers, MI 49874
Date & Times:
Jun 07, 2024 9:30AM - 2:30PM EDT
Jun 08, 2024 9:30AM - 2:30PM EDT

Taught by:

John GREGORY Zappala

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 44 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Alpena Sportsmen's Club
4260 M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Date & Times:
Jun 10, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 11, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 12, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 13, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 15, 2024 9:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Joseph L Heberling

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 6 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Huron Sportsman's Association
19835 Sterling St
New Boston, MI 48164
Date & Times:
Jun 13, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jun 15, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Kurt A. Shellman

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 18 seats remaining

Location:

Holland Township Fire Department - Station 1
131 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Jun 19, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 20, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 22, 2024 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael ODonnell

Jul 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Jul 11, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Jul 13, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 23 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Hamilton Rod & Gun Club
3252 50th Street
Hamilton, MI 49419
Date & Times:
Jul 15, 2024 6:00PM - 8:30PM EDT
Jul 16, 2024 6:00PM - 8:30PM EDT
Jul 18, 2024 6:00PM - 8:30PM EDT
Jul 20, 2024 8:00AM - 12:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Kurt A Taratuta

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Jul 15, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jul 16, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Jul 17, 2024 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Gardner
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