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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

Oct 2023

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 29 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Dundee Sportsman's Club
2300 Plank Rd
Dundee, MI 48131
Date & Times:
Oct 02, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Oct 03, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Oct 04, 2023 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

James W Cherry

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Event Full 2 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Gemmen's Home & Hardware
3488 Kelly St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Date & Times:
Oct 09, 2023 5:30PM - 9:00PM EDT
Oct 14, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Oct 16, 2023 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Kenneth WAYNE Byker

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 1 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Oct 09, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Oct 10, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Oct 11, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Gardner

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 15 of 74 seats remaining

Location:

D&R Sports Center
8178 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Date & Times:
Oct 13, 2023 4:30PM - 7:30PM EDT
Oct 14, 2023 9:30AM - 4:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Dennis E King

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 2 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Berkley City Parks and Recreation
2400 Robina Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
Date & Times:
Oct 17, 2023 7:00PM - 10:00PM EDT
Oct 19, 2023 7:00PM - 10:00PM EDT
Oct 24, 2023 7:00PM - 10:00PM EDT
Oct 26, 2023 6:00PM - 10:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Thomas W Kuhn

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 33 of 49 seats remaining

Location:

South Haven Rod & Gun Club
68611 8th Ave
South Haven, MI 49090
Date & Times:
Oct 20, 2023 5:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
Oct 21, 2023 8:30AM - 3:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Karen S Akey

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Full Event with Waitlist 3 seats remaining on waitlist

Location:

Eaton Rapids Conservation Club
4483 Freeman Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Date & Times:
Oct 21, 2023 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
Oct 22, 2023 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Roger w Tebeau

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 7 of 30 seats remaining

Location:

Eaton County Sheriff's Office
1025 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Date & Times:
Oct 23, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Oct 24, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT
Oct 25, 2023 6:00PM - 9:30PM EDT

Taught by:

Troy S Gardner

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

DNR Sault Ste. Marie Field Office
4131 M-129
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Date & Times:
Oct 27, 2023 3:00PM - 7:00PM EDT
Oct 28, 2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Oct 29, 2023 10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael S Olesen

Hunter Education - Traditional Course

Registration Open 7 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Upper Peninsula Pocket Park
2401 12th Ave N
Escanaba, MI 49829
Date & Times:
Oct 28, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
Oct 29, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Audra M Hawkins
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