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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

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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.

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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

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Jun 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Closed 4 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Williams Gun Sight & Outfitter
7389 Lapeer Rd
Davison, MI 48423
Date & Times:
Jun 28, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jun 29, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Priscilla K Wallace
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Jul 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 76 of 100 seats remaining

Location:

Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club
6060 M-36
Whitmore, MI 48189
Date & Times:
Jul 21, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 22, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 23, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jul 24, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Scott DAVID Lindsay
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 26 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Canada Creek Ranch
23500 Ranch House Trl
Atlanta, MI 49709
Date & Times:
Jul 30, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Jul 31, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 01, 2025 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jane A Gordon
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Aug 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 30 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Bay Mills Community College
12214 W Lakeshore Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
Date & Times:
Aug 05, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 06, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST
Aug 07, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Justin T Carrick
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 20 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

Negaunee Rod & Gun Club
335 North Rd
Negaunee, MI 49866
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 07, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 08, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 37 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club
10600 11 Mile Rd
Mecosta, MI 49332
Date & Times:
Aug 06, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 08, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Benjamin Q Upham
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 6 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Aug 07, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist

Location:

Jay's Sporting Goods
8800 S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
Date & Times:
Aug 08, 2025 4:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Aug 09, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Tina Droomer-Colosky
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 72 of 75 seats remaining

Location:

Ubly Fox Hunter's Club
2351 Ubly Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Date & Times:
Aug 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Aug 12, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Aug 13, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST
Aug 17, 2025 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Kevin C Brown
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 30 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Iosco Sportsmen's Club
1600 N US 23
East Tawas, MI 48730
Date & Times:
Aug 14, 2025 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST
Aug 15, 2025 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST
Aug 16, 2025 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Dale E Willett
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