Event Details
- Event Status
- Registration Open
- Event ID
- 11339
- Event Name
- Hunter Education - Traditional Course
Registration Open 49 of 50 seats remaining
Location
Location:
10600 11 Mile Rd, Mecosta, MI 49332
Schedule
- Date & Times:
- Aug 05, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Aug 07, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
- Aug 08, 2026 8:00AM - 1:00PM EST
About this Event:
This is a three day traditional hunter education course with two days of classroom instruction followed by a field day event. You will be required to attend all three days and pass the written exam in order to receive your hunter education certificate. Anyone attending that is under the age of 10 must have an adult attend with them. Training materials are provided during the class but please bring a pencil/pen to take additional notes. All firearms, archery equipment, and safety equipment will be provided during the class. DO NOT BRING ANY FIREARMS OR ARCHERY EQUIPMENT TO ANY OF THE CLASSES INCLUDING THE FIELD DAY. Please be on time so we may start on time. There is a lot of information to cover in the allotted time. Saturday (08/08/2026) is field day. We will be shooting firearms and archery equipment. Make sure to dress for the weather. We will be going outside rain or shine so be prepared. Appropriate dress includes supportive shoes, no crocs, slippers, sandals, flip flops, etc. You should also bring a lunch on Saturday to eat during the presentation by the conservation officers.
If you are taking this course through the self study option please contact Ben at bigrapidstrapshootingclub@gmail.com or 231-598-0318 to arrange for pickup of the Today's Hunter guide training materials at least one week prior to the beginning of the class. You will also need to complete all of the Chapter Review questions at the the end of the Today's Hunter guide and bring them to the field day on Saturday (08/08/2026). You will not be able to attend the field day if you do not complete the review questions and bring them to the field day. If you are completing the online option please make sure to bring your certificate of completion to the field day on Saturday (08/08/2026) for verification. You will not be allowed to attend the field day if you do not bring a paper copy or electronic copy of your certificate of completion.
If you are taking this course through the self study option please contact Ben at bigrapidstrapshootingclub@gmail.com or 231-598-0318 to arrange for pickup of the Today's Hunter guide training materials at least one week prior to the beginning of the class. You will also need to complete all of the Chapter Review questions at the the end of the Today's Hunter guide and bring them to the field day on Saturday (08/08/2026). You will not be able to attend the field day if you do not complete the review questions and bring them to the field day. If you are completing the online option please make sure to bring your certificate of completion to the field day on Saturday (08/08/2026) for verification. You will not be allowed to attend the field day if you do not bring a paper copy or electronic copy of your certificate of completion.
Details
Organized by:
Benjamin Q Upham
Required Files:
Cancellation Policies:
If you are no longer planning on attending this class, please cancel your registration so that those on the waiting list will have a chance to attend.
Event Policies:
Minimum Age Policies:
There are no minimum age policies
Maximum Age Policies:
There are no maximum age policies
Map:
About the Program
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.
How do I register my child for a class if they do not have an email address? It is very common that the student looking to register for a class does not have an email of their own. To solve this predicament, we created a process called "Linking Accounts". By creating an account of your own and "linking" the student to that account, you now have the option to sign them up for a class with your own email. All communication about the event will be sent over to you making it easy to keep track of things. Steps to create a linked account.
How do I register my child for a class if they do not have an email address? It is very common that the student looking to register for a class does not have an email of their own. To solve this predicament, we created a process called "Linking Accounts". By creating an account of your own and "linking" the student to that account, you now have the option to sign them up for a class with your own email. All communication about the event will be sent over to you making it easy to keep track of things. Steps to create a linked account.
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:
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.