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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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May 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 6 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office - Room 1
1200 N Telegraph
Bldg 57W - Room 1
Pontiac, MI 48341
Date & Times:
May 15, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 17, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 14 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Berrien County Sportsman's Club
2985 Linco Rd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Date & Times:
May 20, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
May 21, 2025 5:30PM - 9:00PM EST
May 24, 2025 9:00AM - 2:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael A Brown
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 24 seats remaining

Location:

DNR Sault Ste. Marie Field Office
4131 M-129
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Date & Times:
May 23, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
May 24, 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM EST
May 25, 2025 11:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Michael S Olesen
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 3 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
May 29, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 1 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Paw Paw Conservation Club-Log Cabin
56222 30th St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Date & Times:
May 30, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM EST
May 31, 2025 8:00AM - 4:00PM EST

Taught by:

Wendell M Tomes
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 23 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Blue Water Sportsman's Association
4866 Ravenswood Road
Kimball, MI 48074
Date & Times:
May 31, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST
Jun 01, 2025 9:00AM - 3:30PM EST

Taught by:

Tamra M Allbaugh
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Jun 2025

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 32 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

The Belding Sportsman's Club
10651 Youngman Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
Date & Times:
Jun 04, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 05, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Daniel James Tarkowski
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 15 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1100 County Center Dr W
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Date & Times:
Jun 05, 2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 07, 2025 8:00AM - 3:00PM EST

Taught by:

Larry P Crake
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 59 of 65 seats remaining

Location:

Alpena Sportsmen's Club
4260 M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Date & Times:
Jun 09, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 10, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 11, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 12, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 14, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM EST

Taught by:

Joseph L Heberling
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Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 35 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Multi Lakes Conservation Association
3860 Newton Road
Commerce Charter Township, MI 48382
Date & Times:
Jun 16, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 17, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 18, 2025 6:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Jun 19, 2025 6:00PM - 9:30PM EST

Taught by:

Todd Alan Martin
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