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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

Oct 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 27 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 2
1200 North Telegraph Rd.
Bldg 57W - Room 2
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
Oct 10, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Oct 12, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 of 28 seats remaining

Location:

Upper Peninsula Pocket Park
2401 12th Ave N
Escanaba, MI 49829
Date & Times:
Oct 12, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Oct 13, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Audra M Hawkins

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Berkley City Parks and Recreation
2400 Robina Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
Date & Times:
Oct 15, 2024 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 18, 2024 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 22, 2024 7:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Oct 23, 2024 6:00PM - 10:00PM EST

Taught by:

Thomas G Setter

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Clay Township Police Department
4710 Pointe Tremble Road
Algonac, MI 48001
Date & Times:
Oct 22, 2024 4:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Oct 23, 2024 4:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Oct 24, 2024 4:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Taught by:

Stephen V Stockwell

Nov 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 24 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Harbor Springs Outdoors Club
6975 W Robinson Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Date & Times:
Nov 02, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Nov 03, 2024 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Ryan E McRae

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 8 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Dundee Sportsman's Club
2300 Plank Rd
Dundee, MI 48131
Date & Times:
Nov 04, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Nov 05, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Nov 06, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

James W Cherry

Dec 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 12 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Dec 19, 2024 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Dec 21, 2024 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake