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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

Full Event with Waitlist 2 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton Rapids Conservation Club
4483 Freeman Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Date & Times:
Oct 26, 2024 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST
Oct 27, 2024 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST

Taught by:

Roger w Tebeau

Nov 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist

Location:

D&R Sports Center
8178 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Date & Times:
Nov 01, 2024 3:30PM - 7:00PM EST
Nov 02, 2024 9:30AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Dennis E King

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 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 13 of 28 seats remaining

Location:

Upper Peninsula Pocket Park
2401 12th Ave N
Escanaba, MI 49829
Date & Times:
Nov 09, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Nov 10, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Audra M Hawkins

Jan 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 15 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jan 09, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jan 11, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jan 23, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jan 25, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Feb 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 22 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Feb 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 08, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Feb 20, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 22, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake