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Event Status
Event Completed
Event ID
7477
Event Name
Bow Hunter Education - Field Day

Event Completed 10 of 15 seats remaining

Location

Location:

4326 S 162nd Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421

Schedule

Date & Times:
Aug 17, 2024 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST

About this Event:

This is a Bow Hunter Education-Field Day, please see overview and description for more information. There are two options for completing the required prerequisite portion of the course.
Complete the online course at https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/michigan/, please bring your proof of completion of the online course, “Field Day Voucher”, to the field day event.
Complete the course by reading “Today’s Bowhunter” student manual and completing the Chapter Review questions in the back of the manual. Bring a copy of the completed chapter review questions from the back of the student manual to the field day. If you choose to do this home study option, student manuals can be picked up at Hesperia Sport Shop or at the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. No open-end shoes and/or shorts. There is no cost for the field day, water and snacks will be provided. Bring your own sack lunch if desired. After completion of the class you will have the opportunity to shoot the 3D archery course, so please bring your own archery equipment. Any questions and/or special needs please email Deputy Tim Simon at simont@oceanasheriff.net.

Details

Organized by:

Timothy M Simon

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 bow hunter education safety certificate cannot be used to purchase a hunting license in Michigan.  Individuals must complete a Michigan hunter education course (traditional or field day) to purchase a hunting license in Michigan.  

The main purpose of the bow hunter education course is to build upon the basic hunter education course concentrating on safe and responsible bow hunting. Topics include bow hunting techniques, archery equipment, tree stand safety, ethics, and laws and regulations. 
Bow hunter education is an optional course offered to hunters to continue their education above and beyond the required Michigan hunter education course. Bow hunter education is not required in Michigan; however, it is required in other states and this certification may satisfy other states requirements. 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 bow 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 online course is fee based and can be taken at https://www.bowhunter-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 bow 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 minimum 
  • 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.