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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
7288
Event Name
Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Event Completed 9 of 50 seats remaining

Location

Location:

11490 Hoffman Rd, Maybee, MI 48159

Schedule

Date & Times:
Aug 13, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 16, 2024 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

About this Event:

This is a traditional course which is three sessions. You must attend all there sessions to complete this course. Two evening courses will include instructional videos, time spent with Michigan conservation officers, a first aid session from a local fireman, and personal demonstrations and testimonies on being a safe and responsible hunter. The Saturday session is most of the day and will involve live shooting of a 20 ga shotgun and 22 cal rifle. There will be workstations such as compass course, how to cross obstacles safely and a shoot/don't shoot scenario station. Saturday will also be review of course material and a test. Please bring a lunch, eye and ear protection for the live fire ranges and dress appropriately for the weather.

Details

Organized by:

Frank J Bruck

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

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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.
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.