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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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Jan 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 2 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
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Feb 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 9 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Holland Township Fire Station
131 Riley Street
Holland, MI 49424
Date & Times:
Feb 12, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 13, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 15, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael ODonnell
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 37 of 100 seats remaining

Location:

Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club
6060 M-36
Whitmore, MI 48189
Date & Times:
Feb 14, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Feb 15, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Feb 16, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Scott DAVID Lindsay
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 40 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Date & Times:
Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Taught by:

Patrick S Endres
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Mar 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 50 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

South Kent Sportsmen's Club
2536 140th Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
Date & Times:
Mar 05, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Mar 08, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Jim H Jamieson mr
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 45 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

Linden Sportsmen Club
14340 Hogan Rd
Linden, MI 48451
Date & Times:
Mar 08, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST
Mar 09, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Phillip Schnebelt
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Apr 2025

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:
Apr 10, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 12, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 42 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County
3276 N Darr Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
Date & Times:
Apr 12, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Apr 13, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Nita L Finch
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 13 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Rockford Sportsmans Club
11115 Northland Drive Northeast
Rockford, MI 49341
Date & Times:
Apr 21, 2025 6:00PM - 8:30PM EST
Apr 23, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
Apr 26, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Taught by:

Steven J Lomonaco
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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:
Apr 24, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Apr 26, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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