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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

Dec 2024

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 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

Jan 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 15 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Rose Lake Shooting Range
14500 Peacock Rd
Bath Township, MI 48808
Date & Times:
Jan 03, 2025 4:15PM - 8:15PM EST
Jan 04, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jan 05, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Aaron Christopher Southwell

Mar 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 2 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

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

Taught by:

Larry P Crake

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

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

Taught by:

Larry P Crake