Hunter Education - Traditional Course

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

Aug 2025

Aug 13