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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
6770
Event Name
Hunter Education - Field Day

Event Completed 26 of 50 seats remaining

Location

Location:

O-599 Leonard Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Schedule

Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 8:30AM - 4:00PM EST

About this Event:

FEE: there is no cost to attend this event LOCATION: O-599 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 (Note that is a letter "o" in front of the -599) TIME: Sign-in begins at 8:30am. The class runs from 9:00am until about 4:00pm, with a 1/2 hour break for lunch. LUNCH: Bring your lunch, or purchase a hotdog/chilidog, chips, and a can of pop for $5.00 from the club's kitchen. The correct amount, in cash, would be appreciated! REQUIRED: 1) Bring eye and ear protection; you will have the opportunity to shoot a .22 caliber rifle, a shotgun, and a muzzle loading rifle. 2) We will be OUTSIDE most of the day so dress appropriately for the weather. PREREQUISITE: 1.)You must EITHER complete the online portion ($29.99 fee applies) of the Hunter Safety course OR complete the HOME STUDY(There is no fee), before attending this Field Day; bring a copy of the certificate you receive for the online course OR, for HOME STUDY, complete the answers in the back of the Hunter Safety booklet and bring it to class as proof of completion. The HOME STUDY booklets may be picked up at the range office beginning April 20, between 9:00am and 6:00pm. You should allow at least one week to study and complete the booklet. AGE REQUIREMENTS: There are no age restrictions however students under 13 years old must be accompanied by an Adult. TEST: There will be a written test at the end of the day. Parents may help their child understand the questions on the test, but may NOT provide the answers. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; NO WALK-INS

Details

Organized by:

Willard Evert Obenchain

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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.

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Minimum Age Policies:

There are no minimum age policies

Maximum Age Policies:

There are no maximum age policies

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About the Program

Overview:

The main purpose of the hunter education field day course is to provide an alternative to the traditional course. This course is the same as the traditional hunter education course; however, the classroom portion is completed by either, online training or as a take home study format. 
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. There are two different formats for successfully completing the field day course. Students must take either, the online course or the take home study, then complete the field day in order to earn a hunter safety certificate. Students choosing the online course followed by the field day must present a copy of their certificate of completion (voucher) of the online course at the start of the field day.  The certificate of completion (voucher) of the online course is valid for 12 months from the completion date.  The online course is fee based and can be taken at https://www.hunter-ed.com/michigan/. The second format is take home study. Students register for the field day and pick up the student manual, a minimum of one week prior to the field day. Take home study students must complete the chapter review questions and present them at the start of the field day. Michigan’s hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers. 

About the Field Day: 
  • In person field day 
  • 4 hours
  • 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. 
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